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December 2014

D I S P A T C H

Combined Year End Edition3rd & 4th Quarter 2014

U. S. PARK POLICE OPERATIONAL READINESS


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United States Park PoliceOperational Readiness Questions To Ask the NPS:

Does the U. S. Park Police have a supply of tourniquets positioned to

treat multiple victims of a bombing at any of the Icons?(There isnt but, there should be. Studies have established thattourniquets save lives of bombing victims. Having them close by withsuf cient personnel to secure the area and apply them is critical tovictim survival.)

In the event of an active shooter(s)/bombing(s) at a monument or

memorial in Washington, DC:How many U. S. Park Police of cers are assigned to those locations?How many U. S. Park Police of cers would arrive at that location inthe rst 15 minutes of the incident:During rush hour, Cherry Blossoms, Independence Day and at 2:00am on a Monday morning?(Information they should have at the tip of their ngers.)

Has the shortage of of cers and equipment affected the ability of theUnited States Park Police to conduct investigations?(Ask the Investigators and Detectives, it has.)

Provide documentation that justi es the NPSs United States ParkPolice 639 sworn of cer limit?(That would be information that they would have on hand.)

Do they believe that the missions own by U. S. Park Police Aviationto rescue people are worthwhile (i.e. River Rescues, MEDEVACS,supporting the Navy Yard, their neighbor, during the active shooterincident)?
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ChairmansReport

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

2014 has been quite a year. Uncertainty, nancial hard times, the lingering sting of sequestration furloughs, the unapologapathy displayed by our parent Bureau, lack of personnel, lack of cars, lack of, well, everything!

2015 will be a good year.It has to be.How else could things possibly get worse?We could be wearing green and grey?

Nah.That'll never happen. You see, the National Park Service needs us. They need us when they need law enforcement actions taken. They need us

when they need POLICE WORK done. They need us when the proverbial "stuff" hits the fan. And, more importantly, they need a scapegoat.The current powers that be, within the NPS, are more concerned with the 2016 centennial celebration. They're more

concerned with photo ops, birthday cakes and plaques bearing their names. They're not concerned with public safety or, forthat matter YOUR safety. They're just concerned about themselves. They're concerned with keeping the NPS looking like onthose cliche' photographs you see in the calendars peddled by the NPS Trust.

But, what they don't realize (and what they refuse to realize) is that those pictures will only be a memory when (not if )public safety, visitor and resource protection and infrastructure are not funded properly. They don't realize (or, more likely, dcare) that, without law enforcement; Rock Creek Park will become a bigger bastion of crime, Riis Park will be used by rapist

and muggers more than it already is, more bodies will be dumped at Floyd Bennett Field and the fragile security of the StatueLiberty, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial and the Jefferson Memorial will be more of a joke than it already is. Up there is a terrorist action against one of the monuments and then: "Oh. That's Park Police's fault", they'll say.

So, with that explanation, you see, there is no possible way for 2015 to be any worse than 2014 was.Oh.Yeah.Well, maybe.More classes? We'll be lucky if we get the one class of 12 we're hiring for.More cars? Don't count on it. But the Director has his.More funding? Nope. The Director's of ce is more concerned about the NPS' 100th birthday than he is a replacement for

aging helicopter.More Detectives? Nada. We'll just take the blame when we can't work a homicide case in the Agriculture Research Cent

have the resources to investigate a death in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.New uniforms? Yeah, right. That costs money and remember: the Comptroller's Of ce controls not only our spending bumakes us dance like elephants at the circus to get it.

So, my friends, 2015 is a new year for the Park Police.

Happy New Year and BE SAFE!

Fraternally,Ian GlickChairmanU.S. Park Police FOP



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Evidence of USPP Understaf ng: Fence Jumping Rampant at Nov. 2014 Valor Con

Washington, DC (National Mall)- On Veterans Day November 11, 2014 at the valor concert on the National Mall the United States ParkPolice were overwhelmed by the crowds due to a lack of staf ng. At one point, the crowd began jumping the fence installed to maintaincrowd safety and emergency evacuation routes. The United States Park Police simply did not have enough staf ng to control the eventsafely. Please view the video, the video lasts a minute and a half. (Hyperlink: Image Above)

The United States Park Police is currently over 200 of cers short of full staf ng. According to a 1999 staf ng study conducted by Booz Allen & Hamilton the United States Park Police needs approximately 820 of cers in order to perform its mission effectively. Currently, theUnited States Park Police has less than 600 of cers nationwide. There are approximately 450 United States Park Police of cers assigned tothe Washington DC area. This study was conducted two years prior to 9/11. While many police departments increased staf ng because of9/11, the NPS has refused to provide the resources needed for the United States Park Police to hire the staff needed to effectively performtheir mission. During the last 15 years, the National Park Service has recklessly ignored the Booz-Allen study unnecessarily endangeringcitizens, of cers and priceless cultural icons.
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Farewell Of cer Craig Lane

Craig James Lane

March 6, 1966 - May 5, 2014Born in Flin , MI Craig was a Uni ed S a es Marine. Craig was a 17-year ve eran officer and

was a Mas er Pa rol Officer in he Rock Creek S a ion. He was an avid ou doorsman who en- joyed hun ing and shing and was a member of he Izaak Wal on League. He loved he game ofbaseball- eaching and wa ching his boys play and was especially proud of his daugh ers horse- back riding accomplishmen s. He was an avid fan of he Wolverines. He is missed by his fellowofficers. .



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OFFICER BILL ALTON Augus 27, 1972 - Sep ember 16, 2014

Officer Bill Al on spen over en years pa rolling he Na ional Parks on he eas side of he Anacos ia River while assigned o he U. S. Park Police Dis ric 5 S a ion. Respec ed by his fellowofficers, he was known as someone who could be depended upon. He is missed by his fellow officers. Donations in Officer Bill Altons Memory may be made to: Free to Breathe.

Free to Breathe is a Lung Cancer research foundation actively doing lung cancer research.Link: htp://www.free obrea he.org /

Photograph: Bill (Plaid Shirt) with some of his friends at a fundraiser.

Farewell Of cer Bill Alton
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Washington, DC- This coming January 13, 1982, will be the was the 33rd Anniversary of the crash of Air Florida Flightinto the 14th Street Bridge and Potomac River in Washington, DC. Sadly, we recently lost United States Park Of cer Gene

indsor, who was the Rescue Technician on Eagle 1 when the United States Park Police helicopter responded to the crash.e plane crashed into the Potomac River near the 14th Street Bridge after leaving National Airport. Of cer Donald W. Usheroted Eagle 1, ying in snow, inches (or less) from the waters surface Windsor and Usher rescued passengers clinging toeckage in the Potomac River.

After the rescue, the leadership of the United States Park Police and the USPPFOP worked together to improve the rescuepabilities of the US Park Police Aviation Unit. T hey did this by advocating the purchase of equipment and aircraft that wouldve the unit the capability of safely rescuing people by hoist. Through t he efforts of the USPPFOP the United States Park Po-e obtained two Bell 412 helicopters that had this enhanced rescue capability. The this was accomplished because Congressw the wisdom of having a fully capable law enforcement aviation capability in the nations capital. The National Park Serviceposed the purchase of these helicopters.

The rst of the two Bell 412 helicopters purchased is now 23 years old. In fact, all three United States Park Police helicop -s are past due for replacement. All three aircraft exceed long-standing United States Department of Interior (DOI) regula-ns for replacement of emergency service aircraft. All three are over a 5000 hour limit instituted by the DOI for safety reasons.

Due to the reckless neglect of t he National Park Service, the United States Park Police Aviation Unit will soon not be able toovide service 24/7, due to the staf ng shortages of the United States Park Police. Approximately half of the pilots are eligibleretire and if one of these pilots retires the unit will no longer be able to y 24 hours a day. Additionally the National Parkrvice wants to replace the current helicopters were far less capable (Cheaper) aircraft. This means that the nations capitalll not have the law enforcement aviation capability that it has today; it will be a step backwards. Rescues and law enforce-ent missions performed by the unit that are currently seen as commonplace will soon become riskier or impossible. In somestances, the unit will simply not be available.

Lets keep the people lost in this crash in our thoughts and prayers. Let this anniversary serve as a reminder that lives de-nd on the United States Park Police being prepared. In an instant, an ordinary day can become d eadly. The USPPFOP remainsdicated to the effort to replace the helicopters with aircraft that are as capable as the ones currently in the eet and to ensureat the unit has adequate personnel. However, in an b udget climate where dedicated military veterans are getting laid off bye Department of Defense this will not be easy to achieve. History has demonstrated that we must fend for ourselves becausee National Park Service does not support the mission of the United States Park Police. We need all the help we can get.

Anniversary of Air Florida Crash Highlights USPP Aviation Readiness Issues

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Washington Monument Reopens: National Park Service Ignored Security Upgrade

(Washington, DC)- On May 14, 2014, the National Park Service (NPS) reopened the Washington Monument after a ceremonyat included speeches and musical entertainment. The monument was closed for 995 days because of the earthquake that strucke region on August 23, 2011. The epicenter of the earthquake was 38 miles northwest of Richmond, Virginia near a town calledineral. The earthquake caused signi cant damage to some of the monuments stone blocks.

The NPS quickly sent an inspection team to the monument to evaluate the damage. The team observed that some stonesere cracked, pieces of stones had fallen from the monument, and that stones near the top were l oose. The team established thathile the monument was not in danger of collapsing the earthquake damage would need to be repaired before the monumentuld be reopened.

Mr. David Rubenstein, a philanthropist, and a founder of The Carlyle Group, a private equity rm, donated $7.5 million of the5 million dollar cost of the repairs. The Citizens of the United States paid for the other half. During the opening ceremony De -rtment of the Interior Secretary Sally Jewell remarked, Thanks to the generosity and patriotism of David Rubenstein, a strongblic-private partnership with the Trust, and the dedication and skill of countless National Park Service employees and contrac -rs, the Washington Monument is now open to visitors,. . .

The opening ceremony was emceed by NBC TODAY show weatherman Al Roker. Entertainment during the opening ceremony

cluded performances by the U. S. Army- Old Guard Fife & Drum Corps, the United States Navy Band, the Boy and Girl ChoristersWashington National Cathedral Choir, and American Idol winner Candice Glover. During the opening ceremony remarks wereso given by, National Park Service Director Jon Jarvis, White House Counselor John Podesta, National Mall & Memorial Parksperintendent Bob Vogel, philanthropist David Rubenstein, Carolyn Cunningham President of The Trust for the National Mall,ashington, DC Mayor Vincent Gray, and The Honorable Eleanor Holmes Norton, District of Columbia Delegate to the U. S. HouseRepresentatives.

Since the reopening of the Washington Monument, there have been instances where the elevator has malfunctioned forcinge monument to be closed and at times stranding visitors at the top of the monument. The NPS is working on these problems.owever, operational safety and reliability are not the only issues of concern with the elevator system at the Washington Monu-

ment. Since, the early 1990s the United States Park Police Fraternal Order of Po -lice has called for improvements to the elevator control system at the WashingtonMonument. These improvements are needed to provide adequate security for theWashington Monument. They have been ignored for approximately 20 years.

The NPS had an ideal opportunity during the 995 days that the monument wasclosed to implement these needed improvements to the elevator control system.Unfortunately, despite being reminded of the need to improve the elevator controlsystem by the United States Park Police, the NPS did not take advantage of theopportunity. Despite a mountain of evidence to the contrary, the NPS made nochanges.

This is by itself convincing evidence that the NPS does not take security at theirfacilities seriously. In this and many other instances the safety of visitors is com-promised by the NPSs lack of support for security and law enforcement operations.The $15 million spent xing the earthquake damage will be wasted if insuf cientpersonnel, systems and procedures result in damage to the monument.

The United States Park Police Fraternal Order of Police remains determinedto convince Department of Interior Secretary Sally Jewell and the United StatesCongress that they need to direct the NPS to pay greater attention to the safety ofvisitors. The NPS requested $55 million dollars to fund their 100th birthday celebra -tion in 2016, but they havent made any similar requests to fund safe law enforce -ment operations. They need to obtain funds to secure NPS installations, and ensurethat there are suf cient law enforcement personnel, and equipment to effectivelyrespond to critical incidents. The United States Park Police is understaffed and un-derequipped to safely and effectively perform its mission.

Washington Monument Reopening-- U. S. Park Police of cer stands watch over t hemonument and the visitors during the reopening of the Washington Monument.(Photo: USPPFOP)

Washington Monument Reopening- U. S. Park Police of cer answers avisitors questions during the reopening of the Washington Monument.(Photo: USPPFOP)

Washington Monument Reopening,ay 14, 2014 (Photo: USPPFOP)

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23 Year Veteran Of cer Robert MacLean Selected as U. S. Park Police Chief

On December 6, 2014, Deputy Chief Robert McLean became the Chief of the United StatesPark Police after being selected for the position by National Park Service Director Jon Jarvis.Chief MacLean joined the U. S. Park Police in July 1991, and is a 23 year veteran of the Force.He has served in a variety of operational and administrative positions within the Force. Prior tohis selection as Chief he was the Commander of the Homeland Security Division where he com-manded the Icon Protection mission in DC and NY. and the Commander of the Services Division,which handles the Force's administrative and personnel functions.

Te United States Park Police- Fraternal Order of Police congratulates Chief MacLean on hisselection and hopes he is prepared to take on the task of convincing the National Park Servicehierarchy that they must place a higher priority on U. S. Park Police operational readiness. ChiefMacLean is the rst United States Park Police Chief to come from the ranks since Chief Robert Langstonin the 1990s.

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TEN U. S. PARK POLICEOPERATIONAL READINESS

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Currently, the U. S. Park Police (USPP) has ap-proximately 591 sworn of cers. The National ParkService (NPS) holds the position that the USPP onlyneeds 639 sworn of cers. The NPS 639 sworn of cerlimit is not based on an independent staf ng analy -sis. There is no known study that supports the NPS639 of cer limit. In fact, the USPP is understaffed at639 of cers.

At this level, they are unable to safely and effec-tively accomplish their mission. The last independentstaf ng analysis of the USPP was done in 1999; twoyears before September 11, 2001. This study doneby the consulting rm Booz, Allen & Hamilton con -cluded that the USPP needed 820 sworn of cers tooperate safely. In 2003 former Chief of Police, TeresaChambers stated that the Park Police needed 1400sworn of cers to operate safely.

The USPP needed to hire two recruit classes inFY 2014, but they didnt hire a single of cer. Theimpact of this on safety is real. Soon the staf nglevel in USPP Stations in New York and California willcause these stations to be unable to function.

The USPP budget does not allow the force to re-place or purchase other types of basic equipmentlike tasers, weapons and cruisers. On a normal dayshortages of of cers and equipment arent noticed,but when a day turns violent, these shortages willcost lives. The USPP is over 200 of cers short ofwhat is needed to provide an adequate level of pro-tection.

USPP Readiness Issue #1:Understaf ng and Basic Equipment Shortages

Of cer shortages and an inadequate security video system cause of cers great concern about the securi -ty of the monuments and memorials on the NationalMall in Washington, DC. The video system is not ac -tively monitored because of a shortage of personneland viewing stations. Additionally, many of the siteson the National Mall do not have adequate cameracoverage and many of the cameras are low reso -lution. These cameras often do not generate videorecordings that are useful evidence.

The U. S. Park Police does replace its vehicles ina timely manner. There are shortages of cars forlaw enforcement operations. Due to the age andhigh mileage of the eet of cers spend a gooddeal of time taking vehicles to and from repairfacilities. This activity takes away from productive patrol time.

Unless immediate action is taken to correct theseof cer shortages there wont be enough of cers forthe U. S. Park Police to hold the line.



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The United States Park Police (USPP) has limited equipment and no fully trainedof cers to secure/analyze evidence from digital devices (mobile phones, tablets,etc.). Approximately one year ago the force was loaned a device from anotheragency, but this unit is being taken back in the next couple of weeks. The absenceof these devices and trained personnel to operate them prevents criminal investi-gations from being conducted effectively. Despite being well into the digital age theUSPPs capabilities to deal with digital evidence, are extremely limited. Since most

people carry mobile phones most criminal investigations involve digital evidencethat is on these devices. You cannot do investigations properly unless you have thisequipment. Over the last several years, Criminal Investigations Branch personnelhave made many attempts to purchase this equipment and the training to operatethe device. USPP management has rejected all requests to purchase this equip-ment. Each time they said that they didnt have the money.

USPP Readiness Issue #2:Equipment for Capturing Evidence from Digital Devices

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The United States Park Police hasno specialized equipment and notrained of cers to secure/analyzeevidence from Video Surveillance

Systems. Without this equipmentcriminal investigations cannot beconducted effectively. In this digitalage, most investigations involve dig-ital evidence.

USPP Readiness Issue #3:Equipment for Capturing Evidence from Video Surveillance Systems and Forensic Video Analysis

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This individual, who is not a U. S. Park Police of cer, is using a desktop computer running video forensic software to process video for evidence. Most crimes involve video from digital devices and video surveillance systems. The U. S. Park Police do not have this technology. The absence of this equipment and personneltrained to use it greater hampers U. S. Park Police investigations.

This is a eld version of the system depicted in the picture above. This kit comes with the software load -ed on a laptop computer. This kit includes hardwarethat facilitates the download of video from video surveillance DVRs that have proprietary software and special cables . The U. S. Park Police do not have thistechnology which hampers U. S. Park Police investi - gations.



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The United States Park Police radio systemis still partly analog and is unencrypted. Thereare also issues relating to coverage in manyareas. In the past year, there have been morethan a few instances where the radio systemwent down and of cers could not communi -cate at all. The radio system presents dangersto the public and of cers.

DC Metropolitan Area Law Enforcement Agencies need a common frequency to coordi-nate operations during incidents like the Navy

Yard Shooting. The U. S. Park Police need tohave a modern, reliable communications sys-tem..

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The rst of the two Bell 412 helicopters purchased is now 23years old. In fact, all three United States Park Police (USPP) heli-copters are now past due for replacement. All three USPP heli-copters exceed long-standing United States Department of Interiorregulations for replacement of emergency service aircraft. All threeare over the 5000 hour DOI limit for law enforcement and rescueoperations.

After the rescue of Air Florida crash victims in 1982, the lead -ership of the United States Park Police and the USPPFOP workedtogether to improve the rescue capabilities of the US Park Police

Aviation Unit. They did this by advocating the purchase of equip-ment and aircraft that would give the unit the capability of safely

rescuing people by hoist. Through the efforts of the USPPFOP, theUSPP obtained two Bell 412 helicopters that had this enhanced res -cue capability. Over time, Congress was convinced that the nationscapital needed a more capable law enforcement aviation capability.The National Park Service opposed the purchase of these helicop -ters.

Due to the reckless neglect of the National Park Service, theUSPP Aviation Unit will soon not be able to provide service 24/7,due to the staf ng shortages of the USPP. Approximately half of

the pilots are eligible to retire and if one of these pilots retires theunit will no longer be able to y 24 hours a day. Additionally theNational Park Service wants to replace the current helicopters werefar less capable (Cheaper) aircraft. If the NPS prevails, the nationscapital will not have the law enforcement aviation capability that ithas today. This would be a step backwards. Rescues and law en-forcement missions performed by the unit that are currently seenas commonplace will soon become riskier or impossible. In someinstances, the unit will simply not be available. The simple fact isthat unless the Bell 412s are replaced with aircraft of equal capa -bilities and the pilot replacement issue is solved lives will be lost.

USPP Readiness Issue #5:Replace Aging Helicopters and Improve Staf ng In Aviation

Images: (Above) USPP Eagle ying over Washington Navy Yard (Date Unknown)-http://ww2.hdnux.com, (Below- L to R) USPP Eagle on Medivac missionfrom a NPS Parkway- NPS Image , USPP Eagle rescuing eagles from mud- NPS Image, USPP Eagle overPentagon on 9/11/2001-http://cdn.historycommons.org, One of the USPP Eagles assisting in the recoveryefforts after Huricane Sandy- http:// reaviation.com

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Of cer shortages and an inadequate security video system cause of cers great concern about the security ofthe monuments and memorials on the National Mall in Washington, DC. The current video system is not adequatelymonitored because of a shortage of personnel and limited viewing stations. Additionally, many of the sites on theNational Mall do not have adequate camera coverage and many of the cameras are low resolution. Low resolutioncameras often do not generate video recordings that are useful in investigations or as evidence The U. S. ParkPolice (USPP) need a modern Video System Security Control Center that is designed, staffed, equipped and prop-

erly maintained to effectively protect the ICONS. The National Mall and the ICONs (NPS Term for monuments andmemorials) should have a security video system, at least equal to the ones used to protect merchandise at majorretail chains and monitor casino operations. Currently, they dont.

The alarm system for NPS facilities on the National Mall is inadequate and needs major improvements. In ad -dition, serious consideration should be given to installing digital signage on the National Mall, which could advisevisitors of event information. A digital signage system could be used to notify the public of dangers and provideinstructions during critical incidents. Each digital sign could have speakers to allow it to be used as a public ad-dress system, be designed to allow calls for emergency services and incorporate security cameras to monitor theareas around the sign. An effective digital signage system could save lives during an emergency and should beconsidered.

USPP Readiness Issue #6: Video Security, Alarms, Digital Noti cation Signage and Control Centers

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In fact, the United States Park Police does not havean integrated Dispatch and Reporting System. What theyhave is a crude hodgepodge of systems. IMARS, ILE-

ADS, TRACKER and CAD do not speak to each other. TheIMARS the reporting system dictated by the DOI is a di-saster.

These unintegrated systems require of cer to inputthe same information multiple times when completing re-port or processing arrests. This is inef cient and wastespatrol time. An already understaffed USPP because ofpoor IT solutions has reduced patrol time because of -cers must perform redundant tasks.

This lack of a coherent system hampers criminal in-vestigations and leads to confusion about how reportsneed to be completed. One of cer stated that the IMARSinterface has that Windows 95 clunky interface thatmakes him nostalgic but, that even for Windows 95 it ispoorly laid out interface.

USPP Readiness Issue #7:Fix Problems with Dispatch and Reporting Systems (IT)

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The United States Park Police (USPP) to maintain effective in-vestigative operations needs to participate fully in area task forces.Currently, the USPP only has two of cers serving on one task force(FBI Counter-Terrorism)on one task force. When robberies and sex-ual assaults occur on the National Mall, it quickly becomes interna -tional news. Does the NPS think that successful investigations of

theses types of crimes will be possible if of cers career experienceis limited to security operations around the ICONs? The reality isthat having of cers capable of investigating and successfully pros -ecuting these serious crimes is a learning process that takes years.Successful investigations of serious crimes often depend on theability to work with other local, state and federal agencies. This isdone by building relationships with other agencies by participatingin task forces run by the FBI and other agencies.

The NPS believes that USPP of cers serving on law enforce-ment task forces run by the FBI, DEA, and ATF is a task outside themission of the USPP and the NPS. In the past, the USPPs participa -tion on these task forces gave the USPP (The NPS) quick access tothe signi cant investigative resources (trained personnel and tech -

USPP Readiness Issue #9:Participation on Task Forces

nology) available to agencies that participate. When investigationscross, jurisdictional lines having of cers from all area jurisdictionson one team clears investigative roadblocks. Additionally, otheragencies on these task forces have investigative technologies, thatup to this time have not been purchased by the USPP because of alack of support by the NPS.

Participation on the task forces gives the NPS quick accessto those technologies at no cost. Up until Spring 2013, the USPPhad two of cers assigned to the FBIs SAFE STREETS Task ForcThese of cers were pulled back because of the furlough in 2013. Byseverely limiting participation on task forces, the USPP has limitedits ability to use the task forces capabilities, which has degradedits investigative capability. Of cers who are assigned to these taskforces gain valuable investigative experience and build useful rela-tionships that bene t the NPS. Many serious crimes that have occurred on NPS jurisdiction were successfully investigated becauseof task force resources and experience. These bene ts are lostwhen the USPP does not participate.

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The United States Park Police needs to obtain adequate

equipment and training to effectively treat victims of mass casu-alty incidents. Medical research and lessons learned in treatingcasualties of bombings has determined that the use of tourni-quets on near or total amputations saves lives. The USPPFOPhas for many years called for the prepositioning of medical sup-plies to treat mass casualties in NPS sites and USPP cruisers.

The NPS has so far ignored pleas for this equipment bythe U. S. Park Police-Fraternal Order of Police. The position-ing of this equipment will save lives. Joseph Blans eld, BostonMedical Centers Trauma Program Manager stated in regard tothe treatment of the Boston bombing causalities that,Withouta doubt, tourniquets were a difference-maker and saved lives, .. .. This statement is supported by a 2008 study, Practical Useof Emergency Tourniquets to Stop Bleeding in Major Limb Trau-ma, conducted by Dr. John F. Kragh, Jr. , MD (US Army Instituteof Surgical Research, Fort Sam Houston, TX) and others at an

U. S. Army Medical Facility in Baghdad, Iraq. The study conclud-ed that . . .tourniquets are rst aid tools that save lives.

In the discussion portion of the Kragh Study, Dr. Paul E.Pepe (University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas,TX) stated, In closing, I want to emphasize that the authorshave helped to con rm the overall relative safety of appropriatetourniquet use and the lifesaving effect when the device is effectively applied. I personally want to express my admiration fortheir Herculean pioneer efforts. I think it will signi cantly impactthe clinical care and outcome, not only of our soldiers, but alsoour families and friends who may someday face. . . similartrauma in the United States.

The American College of Surgeons and the Federal Bureauof Investigation brought a group of experts together for the pur-pose of determining best practices for mass casualty responses.In a report entitled, The Hartford Consensus, Joint Committeeto Create a National Policy to Enhance Survivability From MassCasualty Shooting Events, they concluded:

USPP Readiness Issue #10:Mass Casualty Equipment

Life threatening bleedingfrom extremity wounds isbest controlled initially

through use oftourniquets, . . . -The Hartford Consensus

The Hartford Consensus recommends that an integrated

active shooter response should include the critical actions con- tained in the acronym THREAT: 1. Threat suppression 2. Hemorrhage control 3. Rapid Extrication to safety 4. Assessment by medical providers 5. Transport to de nitive care While some may view the addition of hemorrhage control

skills as yet another training requirement in times of constrainednancial resources, the concepts are simple, proven, and rela

tively inexpensive; they have already been adopted as best prac- tice by many law enforcement agencies. Life threatening bleeding from extremity wounds is best controlled initially throughuse of tourniquets, while internal bleeding resulting from pene- trating wounds to the chest and trunk is best addressed throughexpeditious transport to a hospital setting. Optimal response tothe active shooter includes identifying and teaching skill setsappropriate to each level of responder without regard to law enforcement or re/rescue/EMS af liation. THREAT incorporatethe proven concepts of self-care and buddy-care.

The U. S. Park Police-Fraternal Order of Police has longcalled for the National Park Service (NPS) to deploy prepositioned trauma gear for mass casualty situations. Unfortunately,nothing has been done. This trauma gear must include suf cient

scienti cally designed, laboratory tested, and clinicallyvalidated tourniquets (Kragh Study - Bold Added), and thetraining to effectively use them. The USPP also needs suf cientresponse forces to deploy this equipment effectively. Current-ly, the USPP is understaffed, and there arent suf cient of cersfor an effective response force. How much longer will the NPSbe permitted to endanger lives by ignoring the evidence? Theequipment, training and personnel for this require immediateaction.

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The 9/11 Commission reconvened forthe 10th anniversary of their landmarkreport, and assessed the current terroristthreat against the United States. They areconcerned that America has grown fatiguedafter 13 years of struggle against terrorismand fear that a dangerous complacencyhas crept in that will divert attention andneeded resources from counter-terrorism ef-forts. The evidence led them to concludethat the terrorist threat has transformed, butremains very dangerous. In their pub-lished report, they concluded, in part, The9/11 Commission Report explained that theAmerican people were shocked, but shouldnot have been surprised, by the attacks.In the years leading up to 9/11, al Qaedahad already attacked us a number of times.

Unfortunately, except for counterterrorismspecialists in the government, most Amer-icans did not see the connections amongthese events. The government did not effec-tively explain to the public the evil that wasstalking us.

We fear that this is happening again.On issue after issue the resurgence and

transformation of al Qaeda, Syria, thecyber threatpublic awareness lags behindof cial Washingtons. If this gap persists,the political support for needed national se-curity capabilities will fade. In todays verydangerous world, that is something we canill afford.

One former senior national securityleader told us recently that he expects that hischildren and grandchildren will be carryingon this ght. He said,Young Americans needto know that terrorism is not going away. ( Bold,Underline added )

Todays Rising Terrorist Threat and theDanger to the United States: Re ectionson the Tenth Anniversary of The 9/11Commission Report -Read the Commis-sions Report

The Commission is concerned that ISISghters in Syria and Iraq have gained con -

trol of a vast area, and have become wealthyand better armed. They now have ample re-sources to recruit and train terrorists. TheCommission estimates that there are about1000 ISIS ghters with European pass -

ports, which will permit the holders to trav-el to the United States without a visa, andabout 100 ISIS ghters who possess UnitedStates passports. According to the Commis-sion, Foreign ghters returning from Syria

(and now Iraq) pose a grave threat to theU. S. homeland and Western Europe.( Bold,Underline added )

For the foreseeable future the UnitedStates faces a grave terrorist threat and theU. S. Park Police (USPP) doesnt have thestaf ng or equipment to effectively deter orrespond to incidents related to that gravethreat. To protect visitors to the NationalMall, the Statue of Liberty and the GoldenGate Recreation Area the USPP will need the

National Park Service (NPS) to devote moreresources to the USPP and vis-itor protection. Right now the

USPP has 600 of cers spread across thenation. In Washington, DC the USPP haveabout 465 of cers. By comparison, theU. S. Capitol Police have about 1600 ofcers in Washington, DC.

The needed enhancements experienced by most federal law enforcement agenciesafter 9/11, just didnt happen to the USPP.The most recent independent staf ng studyof the USPP was conducted in 1999 by theconsulting rm of Booz-Allen and they determined that the USPP needed 820 of cers.Therefore, the USPP is currently about220 of cers short of what was needed 2years before 9/11. The NPS has ignored theBooz-Allen study for over a decade.

The NPS needs to take immediate ac-tion to protect the visitors and resources

patrolled by the USPP. The USPP musthave full staf ng for enforcement operations and a robust response force capabil-ity, replacements for the aging helicopter

eet, suf cient resources to purchase basicequipment, and a massive upgrade of security systems and procedures on the NationalMall in order to attain the level of opera-tional readiness required to safely meet thegrave threat facing the United States. TheUSPP has serious de ciencies that must becorrected because, the question of the next

attack isnt if, but when, and the NPS mustchange for the USPP to be ready.

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U. S. Park Police Not Prepared For Grave Terrorist ThreFrom Returning ISIS Fighters

Foreign ghtersreturning from Syria(and now Iraq) pose agrave threat to the U.S.homeland and WesternEurope.

(Above) U. S. Park Police of cers stand watch overthe National Mall from the Lincoln Memorial. AU.S. Park Police of cer stated that currently theUSPP is running on fumes. - 9/11 Commission 10th Anniversary Report (Page 7)

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