FEDS November 2025 Newsletter

 

We deeply value the service and dedication of our federal community, and want to address FEDS members concerned about their coverage during the ongoing government shutdown.  For FEDS members whose policy renewals have been impacted by the government shutdown, we will be ensuring your policies remain in force until the shutdown ends.  And for those utilizing our payroll deduction payment method, please be assured that your active FEDS policies will not be cancelled for payments missed during the government shutdown.

If your ability to renew or pay for your FEDS policy has been impacted by the shutdown, please Contact Us.  We stand behind federal employees and hope that the government reopens soon. 

 

FEDS Protection is proud to support those who serve our country. We truly appreciate your business and will continue striving to provide the excellent service that you deserve. 

 

If you have any questions about your policy, please reach out to FEDS Protection via email at feds@fedsprotection.com or phone at 866-955-3337. We are confident that, by standing with one another, the federal employee community will get through this difficult time. 

 

 

According to recent reporting, the federal government has diverted more than 15,000 federal law enforcement officers away from their regular assignments to assist with immigration enforcement duties. This includes officers from agencies such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation; Drug Enforcement Administration; Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives; U.S. Marshals; and Homeland Security Investigations. Many of these officers lack specialized training in immigration law, yet will now be tasked with detaining, processing, and other immigration enforcement duties.

 

Being assigned responsibilities outside of your core expertise, especially in an already highly-scrutinized area such as immigration enforcement, creates new vulnerabilities. With immigration law’s complex procedures and civil rights implications, federal officers diverted into these roles face an increased risk of allegations of misconduct, civil rights violations, and even personal capacity lawsuits. Agents taking on new responsibilities must be able to protect themselves and their careers – a professional liability insurance (PLI) policy from FEDS Protection can help.

 

 

Immigration enforcement is often at the center of political debate and public controversy. Actions taken by officers in the field may be second-guessed, not only by supervisors but also by the media, watchdog organizations, and the public. Even when acting within the scope of employment, officers could face claims of wrongful detention, constitutional rights violations, excessive use of force, or abuse of authority.

 

With so many officers now involved in these operations, scrutiny is only likely to increase. A single mistake or misunderstanding of complex immigration procedures could result in disciplinary investigations, career repercussions, or lawsuits filed against you personally.

 

 

In this environment of expanded responsibilities and heightened oversight, it is more important than ever for federal law enforcement officers to protect themselves. A FEDS Protection professional liability insurance (PLI) policy ensures you are not left to defend yourself alone if allegations arise.

 

FEDS Protection offers:

Annual premiums start at $290, and most federal law enforcement officers are eligible for agency reimbursement of up to 50% of their PLI premium.