Protection of people and buildings
Protection mission at the heart of Swiss democracy
With their blue uniforms, badges displayed prominently on their left arms, the words ‘Police fedpol’ emblazoned on their backs and their official paraphernalia, the police security officers stationed around the Parliament Building are fedpol’s most visible presence in public spaces. Their role is to keep the building and its occupants safe – a protection mission at the heart of Swiss democracy. fedpol also protects other locations in Bern, including the West, East and North Wings of the Federal Palace, the Inselgasse, the Bernerhof and the Federal Palace Media Centre.
Somewhat more discreetly and in close cooperation with the cantonal and city police, fedpol protects the Federal Councillors, members of the Federal Assembly, particularly exposed federal employees and individuals protected under international law.
fedpol’s remit also includes providing security for foreign diplomatic missions in Switzerland, as well as training and deploying aviation security officers stationed on board Swiss aircraft or at foreign airports.