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New Explosive Detection K-9 in Training: An Interview with PFPA Sergeant Sarah Austin

Sergeant Sarah Austin is a founding member of the PFPA K-9 program. In this video, she talks about her experience as a K-9 Handler, the upcoming retirement of K-9 Honza, and the rigorous training her new partner – Jett – must undergo to meet PFPA standards for explosive detection K-9s. PFPA K-9 Unit is comprised of the Person-Borne Improvised Explosives Device and Explosives Device Detection Programs, which are responsible for the DoW community in and around the National Capital Region. The K-9 Unit is organized into teams - canine and handler - that provide both proactive and reactive law enforcement functions designed to ensure a safe working environment at the Pentagon Reservation and other DoW delegated facilities. Learn more about what it takes to join the PFPA K-9 Unit.
 

More Than a Job: Protecting the Pentagon with the Force Protection Agency

Have you ever wondered what it's truly like to work at the Pentagon? Go behind the scenes with the men and women of the Pentagon Force Protection Agency.

Join the Pentagon's ERT: A Career in Emergency Response

For the Pentagon, that reality demands a unique response. Meet the Pentagon Force Protection Agency's Emergency Response Team (ERT)—the elite tactical unit standing ready.

Answering the Call: A Career in the Pentagon Operations Center

The Pentagon never sleeps, and at the heart of its security is the Pentagon Operations Center (POC). Operating 24/7, the POC serves as the nerve center for the Pentagon, fielding emergency 911 calls and dispatching law enforcement resources to safeguard the facility and its personnel. This is where vigilance meets action.

Pentagon Police: On the Front Line of National Defense

There is no slow day when your mission is to defend the nerve center of our nation's defense. This is a glimpse into the world of the Pentagon Police Officer.

Continue to Serve: From the U.S. Military to PFPA

Your service to the nation doesn't have to end after your military career. At the Pentagon Force Protection Agency, we believe in a continuation of service. Hear from former members of the U.S. Armed Forces who have found their next mission with us, living by the values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Service.

PFPA: Protecting Those Who Protect Our Nation

Discover the mission of the Pentagon Force Protection Agency (PFPA), where our core value of vigilance guides everything we do. Our diverse team of federal law enforcement and security professionals is dedicated to protecting the Pentagon, the U.S. Department of War, and our nation's leaders. In this overview, see how we live our mission: "Protecting Those Who Protect Our Nation."

K9 Unit & ERT: Specialized Careers at the Pentagon Force Protection Agency

From the expert handlers of our K9 Unit, who specialize in explosive detection, to the tactical readiness of our Emergency Response Team (ERT), these officers represent the pinnacle of skill and dedication. They are the operators who have taken their careers to the next level to meet the most critical threats.

Careers in Counter: Terrorism: PFPA Specialized Units

The Pentagon stands as a symbol of military might, and protecting it from constant threats requires constant vigilance. This is the mission of the Pentagon Force Protection Agency's elite specialized units.

Hold the Line | Woodrow Kusse, Pentagon Police Chief Retirement Tribute

After 47 total years of service to the United States of America, Pentagon Police Chief Woodrow “Woody” Kusse retired on May 16, 2025. This video is a tribute to his time with our Agency, his dedication, and his leadership.

A Career with Purpose: Benefits of Working at the PFPA

Discover the rewarding career and exceptional benefits of working at the Pentagon Force Protection Agency. In this video, hear directly from our employees about the opportunities for advancement into exciting roles, the profound sense of purpose that comes with our mission, and the outstanding work-life balance.


PFPA Criminal Investigator: A Career in Federal Law Enforcement

Go behind the tape with the Pentagon Force Protection Agency's Criminal Investigators. As subject matter experts in all forms of investigation, our team is critical to our mission of "Protecting Those Who Protect Our Nation." This is a career in law enforcement with purpose and opportunity.

Mary Jo Piche, Correspondence Management Analyst, PFPA Admin Professionals Day

In celebration of #AdminProfessionals Day, we sat down with PFPA Correspondence Management Analyst Mary Jo Piche to learn how she came to work at the Agency and how she supports the people of PFPA as a member of the administrative team.