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2010 Annual Report Department of the Interior National Park Service UNITED STATES PARK POLICE 2010 ANNUAL REPORT TABLE OF CONTENTS THE YEAR IN BRIEF Mission, Vision, and Values 1 Message from the Chief of Police 2 Performance and Personnel Statistics CY 2010 3-4 SERVING OUR COMMUNITY Selected Cases 5-7 Icon Protection 8 Special Events and Details 9-12 Operation Alliance 13-15 Community Service 16-21 HUMAN RESOURCES New Employees 22-23 Retirees 23 Promotions 24-25 FBI National Academy Graduates 25 Awards and Achievements 26-27 Military Activations 28 YEAR IN REVIEW The Force: A Historical Perspective 29-30 Photo Review 31-34 MISSION, VISION, AND VALUES Mission We, the United States Park Police, support and further the mission and goals of the Department of the Interior and the National Park Service by providing quality law enforcement to safeguard lives, protect our national treasures and symbols of democracy, and preserve the natural and cultural resources entrusted to us. Vision We, the United States Park Police, strive to be the premier police organization within the Federal Government: • Delivering professional full-service law enforcement to the National Park Service and neighboring communities, thus providing a safe haven for enjoyment of these areas without fear. • Serving people with respect and dignity. • Ensuring citizens are free to exercise safely their First Amendment rights of free speech and assembly. • Providing all employees the opportunity to grow, receive recognition, and thrive with pride within our organization. Values We, the members of the United States Park Police, believe that integrity, honor, and service are the foundation of everything we do. We insist on fairness and responsibility in all facets of our professional and personal conduct and demand the highest standards of ethical behavior. We are dedicated to protecting human life and to providing quality service to the public, the National Park Service, and the Department of the Interior. We meet community needs with sensitivity and professionalism, and we hold ourselves accountable to each other and to the citizens we serve. United States Park Police Annual Report 2010 Page | 1 MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF OF POLICE As we close 2010, I reflect back with a sense of pride on the many accomplishments the United States Park Police has made. The year began with the usual complement of planned events, daily patrols, and the understanding that we would likely be tasked with challenges that would force us to examine our capabilities and bring our law enforcement delivery to a higher level. At the request of the Secretary of the Interior, law enforcement elements of the Department of the Interior provided critical law enforcement services to underserved communities on Indian Reservations in an effort to address substantial public safety concerns. As we began to deploy officers to the Standing Rock Agency in the Dakotas, I knew we could create a strong public safety model, but I was impressed at how this mission grew to address concerns that are at the root of social disorder and crime. While our officers performed traditional law enforcement functions, they also became, on their own volition, members of the Standing Rock community by implementing social service programs targeting at-risk youth, creating educational and physical fitness programs, participating in the daily lives of tribal members, and assisting with after-school activities and reading books to the tribe’s youngest members. Our community policing efforts brought countless accolades from Department of the Interior officials, Tribal Council leaders, and Tribal members. I knew our Force was caring, concerned, and compassionate, but the actions of our officers at the Standing Rock Agency reinforced that knowledge. When our mission was completed in November, our outreach efforts did not stop. Our officers recognized a pressing need for cold weather gear and clothing for these residents. In conjunction with the Fraternal Order of Police, the Force initiated a coat drive, which allowed all employees, including officers who remained in their usual worksites, to contribute to the mission of “Operation Alliance.” Hundreds of coats, gloves, and other cold weather apparel were shipped to the Reservation. Standing Rock is part of the Lakota and Dakota nations. Dakota and Lakota translate to “friends” and “allies.” We are proud to be their friends and allies. Several of our officers continue to serve our Nation not just as police officers, but as members of the Armed Forces. We have personnel deployed with National Guard and Reserve units in Afghanistan, Iraq, and other locations both overseas and stateside. These officers demonstrate the finest values of those who desire to serve--spending significant time away from loved ones tempered with the knowledge that their sacrifices are critical, and facing dangers only they will know. The officers who remain at home and fill these critical gaps are to be commended as well. During the past year, there were many large-scale events that brought national attention to the United States Park Police. Several were recurring events such as the 4th of July celebration, where we instituted sound crowd management plans that fostered openness while maintaining a strong security posture. Other events, such as major rallies on the National Mall, were the subject of worldwide attention. Speakers Sarah Palin, Glenn Beck, and comedy stars Jon Stewart and Steven Colbert drew huge crowds and passionate beliefs. Again, the officers of the United States Park Police performed their duties with professionalism and reaffirmed our reputation as a national leader in policing special events and managing crowds. The opportunities for those who would like to become a part of our team and family will also allow us to expand the professional services we deliver in protecting some of the most important locations in this country. I would like to again commend our employees, both sworn and civilian, for the support, dedication, and commitment that you have displayed through the year. The strength of our organization is in our employees. As we enter 2011, we are returning the leadership of the Force to Chief Teresa Chambers. I am confident that the United States Park Police will succeed under her leadership. Chief Chambers is a strong leader and, with the support of our sworn and civilian employees, will lead the Force to even greater accomplishments in the future. Salvatore R. Lauro Chief of Police United States Park Police Annual Report 2010 Page | 2 PERFORMANCE AND PERSONNEL STATISTICS CY 2010 CY2009 CY2010 % CHANGE SWORN OFFICERS 624 649 4.0% SECURITY GUARDS 28 25 -10.7% FULL-TIME CIVILIAN PERSONNEL 87 97 11.5% SERVICE INCIDENTS 35,957 42,229 17.4% INCIDENT REPORTS 59,125 68,287 15.5% VEHICLE ACCIDENT RESPONSE 3,371 3,276 -2.8% CITIZEN COMPLAINTS AGAINST OFFICERS 43 53 23.3% LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSAULTED 42 44 4.8% RESULTING IN DEATH OF OFFICER 0 0 0.0% 14 4 -71.4% RESULTING IN INJURY TO OFFICER 5 - YEAR INDEX CRIME RESPONSE 900 800 700 806 739 600 716 791 500 640 400 300 200 100 0 CY 2006 CY 2007 CY 2008 CY 2009 CY 2010 United States Park Police Annual Report 2010 Page | 3 Crime Category CY 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 % Change from previous year 5-Year Average Homicide 5 3 0 0 0 1 100% 0.8 Rape/Sodomy 3 18 19 14 13 22 69% 17.2 Robbery 56 46 44 56 43 43 0% 46.4 Aggravated Assault 99 138 112 114 107 143 34% 122.8 Burglary 26 57 32 32 31 42 35% 38.8 Larceny/Theft 538 505 471 540 426 461 8% 480.6 Vehicle Theft 42 28 36 31 17 21 24% 26.6 Arson 4 11 2 4 3 6 100% 5.2 Totals 773 806 716 791 640 739 4% 787.8 Calendar Year 2010 Performance Measures AVIATION Calls for service 1,041 COMMUNICATIONS Dispatched calls for service 178,595 CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS Assigned investigations 407 Closure rate on assigned cases 52% HORSE-MOUNTED PATROL Incidents handled 3,782 K-9 UNIT (Bomb and Patrol) Incidents handled 15,939 MARINE PATROL UNIT Incident responses 1,555 NATIONAL ICON PROTECTION Incidents that pose serious potential threats to Icons 224 Prohibited items confiscated 17,283 Incidents documented by camera (CCTV) operator 659 PATROL Environmental/resource crimes 955 Drug cases 1,209 DWI/DUI arrests 678 SPECIAL EVENTS/CROWD CONTROL Special events handled by the Force 9,296 United States Park Police Annual Report 2010 Page | 4 SERVING OUR COMMUNITY Selected Cases In Washington, DC, officers responded for a report of a sexual assault. Investigation revealed that the victim was picked up and driven to the suspect’s residence in Virginia and later back to the park. While in the park, the victim was sexually assaulted. The victim fled from the suspect’s vehicle, and the suspect followed her. Both were stopped and interviewed. The suspect was subsequently arrested and charged with sexual abuse. In Washington, DC, an officer stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation. The officer observed an open container of alcohol in plain view and detected the odor of raw marijuana. After further investigation, the officer discovered a canister of pepper spray in the vehicle and arrested the operator. In a search incident to arrest, a small quantity of marijuana was recovered from the operator and 274 grams of marijuana were recovered from the vehicle. The passenger in the vehicle was arrested pursuant to an active warrant. In Washington, DC, Force personnel were part of a multi-agency task force formed to investigate resource violations occurring in Federal and State park lands. At the conclusion of this 5-year investigation, investigators successfully prosecuted 17 illegal wholesale fishing operations in Maryland and Virginia, leading to 25 convictions and over $300,000 in fines.
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