Examples of government institutions that are responsible for protective services.

1. Police departments
2. Fire departments
3. Emergency medical services (EMS)
4. Coast Guard
5. Border Patrol
6. National Guard
7. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
8. Department of Homeland Security
9. Animal control agencies
10. Child protective services

Law Enforcement Agencies:

- Police Departments: Responsible for maintaining public order, investigating crimes, and making arrests.
- Sheriff's Offices: Serve as the primary law enforcement agency in rural areas and counties.
- State Police: Patrolling highways, conducting investigations, and providing security at state facilities.

Firefighting Services:

- Fire Departments: Responsible for extinguishing fires, rescuing people and property, and conducting fire inspections.
- Forestry Service: Protects and manages forests from wildfires.

Emergency Medical Services (EMS):

- Fire Departments: Often provide emergency medical response in addition to firefighting.
- Ambulance Services: Transport and provide medical care to injured or sick individuals.

Coast Guard:

- U.S. Coast Guard: Enforces maritime safety laws, conducts search and rescue operations, and protects coastlines.

National Guard:

- State National Guard: Trained and equipped to provide disaster response, support law enforcement, and defend against threats.

Other Protective Services:

- Secret Service: Protects the President, Vice President, and other high-ranking officials.
- Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE): Enforces immigration laws and protects U.S. borders.
- Customs and Border Protection (CBP): Prevents smuggling and trafficking at international borders.
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA): Coordinates disaster response and recovery efforts.