Federal police can now charge people for more things, in more places, around federal buildings

The Department of Homeland Security wants to update the rules for protecting federal property. This means federal police will have more options to charge people for violations, including those using new technologies, and apply these rules consistently across all federal sites.

For decades, the rules for federal property protection were scattered and outdated, often relying on older General Services Administration language. This proposal centralizes authority under the Department of Homeland Security and expands the scope of what constitutes a violation. It means federal police will have clearer, broader powers to enforce order on and near federal buildings, including addressing issues like drone use or digital harassment that weren't covered by old rules.