Federal Building Threat Notification Act
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House
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- Became Law
Overview
This bill directs the Federal Protective Service (FPS) to create guidelines for how federal buildings should communicate about potential threats, particularly those involving law enforcement responses. The FPS will work with the Department of Homeland Security to develop these protocols, which will include procedures for informing building tenants of violent threats, weapons threats, and potential terrorism. The bill also establishes a process for ensuring building security officials are responsible for implementing these guidelines and requires periodic testing to prepare for law enforcement-related crises.
Key provisions
- The Director of the Federal Protective Service must develop emergency communication guidance.
- Guidance includes procedures for informing tenants of violent threats and weapons threats.
- Designated Facility Security Committee officials are responsible for implementing the guidance.
- The FPS must ensure tenants can respond to law enforcement-related crises.
- The FPS must conduct periodic testing for crisis preparedness.
- A report summarizing the implemented best practices and protocols will be submitted to Congress.
Who is affected
- Federal tenants
- Federal Protective Service
- Department of Homeland Security
- Law enforcement agencies
- Federal buildings
Notable changes
- Establishes a requirement for consistent emergency communication protocols across federal buildings.
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