Welcome to the new OPS Web site!

Welcome to the newly redesigned Web site for the Smithsonian's Office of Protection Services. We're pleased to bring you an updated format and easy-to-use, easy-to-find tools. Explore the new site and share with us your feedback.

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The Office of Protection Services

(OPS) provides protection and security services and operates programs for security management and criminal investigations at SI facilities on and near the National Mall in Washington, DC, New York City and Panama. OPS provides technical assistance and advisory services to SI bureaus, offices, and facilities.

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