Legal Definitions - Pentagon Force Protection Agency

The Pentagon Force Protection Agency (PFPA) is a unit within the U.S. Department of Defense that is responsible for providing basic law enforcement and security for the Pentagon and other military installations in the Washington, D.C. area. The agency operates the Pentagon police force and was formed after the September 11, 2001 attacks.

When you visit the Pentagon, you will see the PFPA officers patrolling the area and ensuring the safety of the building and its occupants. The PFPA also provides security for other military installations in the Washington, D.C. area, such as the Joint Base Andrews and the Fort Belvoir.

This example illustrates how the PFPA carries out its responsibility of providing basic law enforcement and security for military installations in the Washington, D.C. area.