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PROTECTIVE SERVICES DIVISION

FDLE’s Protective Services Division has provided protective services for the Governor and the First Family since 1973. Special Agents assigned to this detail routinely work holidays, nights, and weekends, and must maintain the highest levels of confidentiality and trust. In addition to providing critical protection for the Governor and the First Family, the Protective Services Division also safeguards the Governor’s Office, the Governor’s Mansion, and the surrounding grounds. The division is further authorized to provide protection and transportation for visiting governors and other dignitaries when requested.

The Protective Services Division submits an annual report to the Governor, Legislature, and Cabinet detailing all protective and transportation costs incurred during the preceding fiscal year.
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FDLE is composed of five areas: Executive Direction and Business Support, Criminal Investigations and Forensic Science, Criminal Justice Information, Criminal Justice Professionalism and Florida Capitol Police. FDLE’s duties, responsibilities and procedures are mandated through Chapter 943, FS, and Chapter 11, FAC. To learn more about these areas, read our Statement of Agency Organization and Operation or visit our Open Government page.