Iwould say that I am all in favor expanding the DSS. Of course this because I discovered them about three days ago while looking up the difference between 68x MH specialist and 31B MP on the Army COOL site and have decided that as soon as complete my undergrad I will apply for a DSS agent position. On the realistic side, the feds can't even fund the Federal Protective Service after it should have become a priority post 9/11, so I don't see how we could expand the DSS to meet current needs. My suggestion for positive reform for the Personal Protective Service mission would be to have individual contractors available for missions with the government providing equipment and train-up. Not cheap, but cheaper then PMC's and higher likelihood of low-key presence and professional behavior in the field.
Reed