§4314 Extraordinary Protective Services

Summary

The Secretary may provide extra protective services for foreign missions (like embassies and consulates) directly, by contract, or by using State or local authorities. The Secretary cannot use this power to give protection that is already covered by 18 U.S.C. 3056A(a)(7) and (d). The Secretary can pay State or local authorities only when there is a threat of violence or other special circumstances that need protection beyond what local police can reasonably do. In any fiscal year no more than 20 percent of the money may be spent in any single State, and at least 15 percent must be kept as a reserve for services the Secretary provides directly or for places not covered by an agreement. Unobligated funds in the last quarter of a fiscal year are not subject to those limits. Agreements with States or local authorities may last up to 90 days in a calendar year and can be renewed after review. Contracts require money approved in advance by Congress. Money used under this authority is not subject to section 4308(h) of this title.