EAGLE TIMES

OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE UNITED STATES PARK POLICE - FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE

D I S P A T C H
March 2014

NAVY YARD HEROES

AWARDED U. S. PARK POLICE

MEDAL OF HONOR
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DC MPD OFC. DORIAN DESANTIS

USPP OFC. CARL HIOTT

USPP OFC. ANDREW WONG

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Things the U. S. Park Police

NEED NOW!

1. MORE OFFICERS --- The Park Police is Understaffed

By the end of 2013 the United States Park Police will have less than 630 sworn officers. The National Park
Service holds the position that the United States Park Police needs 639 sworn officers. If the trend of retirements continues the Park Police will have less than 600 sworn officers by the end of 2014. The impact
of this level of staffing level will prevent the Park Police from performing their mission. Keep in mind that
the 639 sworn officer limit claimed by the National Park Service is not based on an independent staffing
analysis. In fact, the Park Police is understaffed at 639 officers. At this level, they are unable to safely and
effectively accomplish their mission. The last independent staffing analysis was done by the consulting
firm Booz, Allen in 1999, approximately two years before September 11, 2001. Booz-Allen stated in their 1999
report that the U. S. Park Police needed 820 sworn officers to operate safely. The most recent Chief of Police,
Teresa Chambers stated in 2003 that the Park Police needed 1400 sworn officers to operate safely. The Park
Police need to hire two recruit classes in FY 2014. Failing to hire two recruit classes before the end of 2014,
would be reckless. Cost: UNKNOWN

2. Equipment for Capturing Evidence from Digital Devices

The United States Park Police has no equipment and no fully trained officers to secure/analyze evidence
from digital devices (mobile phones, tablets, etc). This prevents criminal investigations from being conducted effectively. Cost to fix: Approximately $55,000.00.

3. Equipment for Capturing Evidence from Video Surveillance Systems

The United States Park Police has no specialized equipment and no trained officers to secure/analyze evidence from Video Surveillance Systems. This prevents criminal investigations from being conducted effectively. Cost to fix: Approximately $55,000.00.

4. Common Radio Frequency

The United States Park Police and the other DC Metropolitan Area Law Enforcement Agencies need a common frequency to coordinate operations during incidents like the Navy Yard Shooting. Cost: UNKNOWN

5. Replace Aging Helicopters-- A New Bell 412 Helicopter NOW

The United States Park Police Aviation Section needs a new Bell 412 helicopter to replace the one that is
23 years old. The Park Service wants to buy a less capable and less safe aircraft. They cannot be allowed
to prevail. The Bell 412 has a proven track record of safety and mission effectiveness. Cost: Approximately
$18,000,000.00.

6. Better Video Surveillance Systems and Control Centers

The U.. S. Park Police need a modern Video Surveillance Control Center that is design, staffed, equipped and
supported to effectively protect the ICONS. Cost to fix: UNKNOWN

7. Fix Problems with Dispatch and Reporting System

In fact, the United States Park Police does not have an integrated Dispatch and Reporting System. What
they have is a crude hodgepodge of systems. IMARS, ILEADS, TRACKER and CAD do not speak to each
other. IMARS the reporting system dictated by the DOI is a disaster. Cost to fix: UNKNOWN

8. Patrol Rifles, Gear and Training for Active Shooter Situations

All officers on the United States Park Police need to be equipped and trained with patrol rifles. Cost:
Unknown

9. Participate on Task Forces

The United States Park Police to maintain effective investigative operations needs to fully participate in
area task forces.

10. Mass Casualty Equipment

The United States Park Police needs to obtain adequate equipment and training to effectively treat victims
of mass casualty incidents.

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Table of Contents
Chairmans Report
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Navy Yard Heroes Receive Highest U. S. Park Police Award
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Fraternal Order of Police

United States Park Police Labor Committee

1320 G Street SE, Washington, D.C. 20003

Telephone: 202-544-4813

Website: usppfop.org

Fax: 202-544-5918

Email: editor@usppfop.org

Tourniquets Saved Lives in Boston Bombing

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Ian Glick
Chair
Gary Hatch
Vice-Chair

Billy Sepeck
Executive Chief Steward- DC

Bill Battista
Secretary

Mark Faraci
Executive Chief Steward- NY

Anthony McSherry
Treasurer

Russell Kidd
Executive Chief Steward- CA

Shop Stewards
K9
Charles Wilkins
Motors
Todd Hand
Services
Elizabeth Kessebeh
SWAT
Ernie Eclipse
Jack Eddington
Angelo Herron

SanFrancisco Office
MPOS
Michael Cameron
Alternates
William Battista
Vinh Nguyen

ID
Ken Rawles
Canine
Michael Griffin
HMP
Irma Javier

Patrol
Eric Cole
Sean Cox
CIB
Ezra Savage

New York Office

Liberty District
Chris Kyriako
Harold Gonzales

Staten Island
Robert OBrien

West District Power Squad Receives Unit Citation

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D1 Crime Patrol Unit Receives Unit Citation
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U. S. Park Police Special Events Unit Receives Unit Citation
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U. S. Park Police Civilian Staff Receives Unit Citation
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Washington, DC
District 3
Debyn Brown
District 4
Gary Hatch
District 5
VACANT
CIB
I.P. Edwards

U. S. Park Police Honors Brave Actions Taken During

Navy Yard Incident
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U. S. Park Police Awards Chief s Certificates for Actions Taken
During Navy Yard Incident
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Executive Board

District 1
Dave Crandall
Mike Russo
Sean Kellenberger
James Dingeldein
District 2
Anthony McSherry
Cotayba Al-Saigh

U. S. Park Police Ofc. Cooney Saves Life During

Navy Yard Incident
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Brooklyn
Saoud Mohammed
Robert McGarry

U. S. Park Police Officer Lamond Delivers Baby on BWPKWY

The Eagles (Chittick/Hurley) Hoist Another to Safety
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U. S. Park Police Officers Assist
Wounded Alexandria Police Officer Laboy
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Detective Mike Horman Retires Hell Be Busy Grooming
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U. S. Park Police Aviation:
The Eagles Face Critical Equipment & Personnel Issues
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Back Page:
U. S. Park Police Retirees Association Honors U.S. Park Police
Actions During Navy Yard Incident

The EAGLE TIMES DISPATCH is published quarterly by

the Fraternal Order of Police, United States Park Police
Labor Committee organized under the Fraternal Order of
Police, State Lodge for the District of Columbia.
Media inquiries should be directed to the Fraternal Order
of Police, United States Park Police Labor Committee.

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Chairmans
Report
This is the first quarter publication of the Eagle Times Dispatch for 2014 and the past few months have been times of serious change.
Chief Chambers, Deputy Chiefs Chapman and OToole, all retired in December. The National Park Service has continued its unwritten
policy of neglect, it applies to the U.S. Park Police. Parkways went neglected during snowstorms. Our offices and stations continue to
be neglected by the National Park Service. Pretty grim stuff, and yet, day in and day out, you have all reported to your stations, offices
and stables and continued doing the job you all do so well in spite of the poor working conditions provided by the National Park Service.
Once again, I take my hat off to all of you.
So, what have we got planned for the next few months? Your Union continues to represent officers in disciplinary actions; we will
have several institutional grievances filed (shortly after the release of this publication); we will be lobbying Congress on a number of measures, including dangerously low staffing, compression of steps, replacement of our aging aviation fleet in DC and continuing to provide
frank, honest, unfiltered information to members of both the House and the Senate on the state of the U.S. Park Police.
Keep monitoring our Facebook and Twitter feeds as well as the message board for updates on the issues affecting you and your
coworkers. Keep doing the work you do, so well and remember: were all in this together. BE SAFE!
-Ian

VIDEO GIVES HARD LESSON

Muzzle Flash

WARNING: This video is unedited and very graphic.

On April 12, 2011 at approximately 11:30 PM, Officer Jonathan Schmidt of the Trumann Arkansas Police
Department was murdered during a traffic stop. The subject who shot Officer Schmidt was convicted of capital
murder and sentenced to death. Officer Schmidt was well known for his bravery and devotion to duty. The
video of the traffic stop from a cruiser camera was released by the Trumann Police Department on August 7,
2012 and is posted on the Internet in many places. Chad Henson, the Chief of the Trumann Police Department,
stated that the video would be used to teach police recruits and change procedures on his department. All
police officers should view this video; the gut-wrenching lesson it provides requires no elaboration. Civilians
viewing this video will see the dangers police officers face and clearly see why officers must be cautious in all
their encounters. Our hope is that this video will strengthen the resolve of officers to train regularly and strive
to maintain tactical advantage at all times.
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Navy Yard Heroes Receive Highest U. S. Park Police Award

(From L to R):
Mr. Ian Glick ( FOP Chairman),
Secretary Sally Jewell
(Department of the Interior),
U. S. Park Police
Officer Carl Hiott,
U. S. Park Police
Officer Andrew Wong,
D. C. Metropolitan Police
Officer Dorian DeSantis,
U. S. Park Police
Chief Robert MacLean,
and Director Jonathan Jarvis
(National Park Service)
Photograph: US DOI - T. Heilemann

n February 20, 2014 U. S. Department of the

Interior Secretary Sally Jewell, awarded U. S. Park Police
Officer Carl Hiott, U. S. Park Police Officer Andrew Wong,
and District of Columbia Metropolitan Police Officer
Dorian DeSantis the United States Park Police Medal of Honor for
their actions that ended the September 16, 2013 murderous rampage of the subject in District of Columbia Navy Yard, Building 197.
These three officers pursued the subject to his hiding place. When
they confronted the subject, he engaged the officers in a gun battle
that resulted in his death. The bravery, devotion to duty, and professionalism of these officers ended the threat.
During the gun battle with the subject Officer DeSantis was
struck in his protective vest a by round fired by the subject. Officer
DeSantis was not injured. Prior to his death the subject murdered 12
people and wounded several others.
On that day in response to 911 calls, officers from many agencies began arriving at Building 197 in the Washington Navy Yard.
When they arrived the officers formed active shooter teams and entered Building 197 to find the active shooter. Officers Hiott, Wong
and DeSantis were among the first to arrive and enter Building
197. Prior to entering these officers were told that the subject was
last seen on the third floor and received his general description.
As the teams proceeded to the third floor Officer Wongs team encountered civilians who were cleared and escorted out of the building. At this time, Officer Wong joined Officers DeSantis and Hiott to

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continue the search for the subject while other officers escorted the
civilians out of the building.
Officers Desantis, Wong, and Hiott were clearing offices on the
west side of the third floor when they saw two officers carrying a
severely wounded District of Columbia Metropolitan Police officer out
of an area of office cubicles. They observed that the injured officer
had gunshot wounds. Officer Wong contacted U. S. Park Police Communications on his mobile telephone reporting their situation and
location. He used the mobile telephone because his force radio was
not being received by United States Park Police Communications.
At this point, Officers Desantis, Hiott, and Wong made entry
into the open office area where the wounded officer had been shot.
Officer Wong provided cover at the entryway. Officers Desantis and
Hiott began moving through the area clearing the office cubicles.
They observed private offices with their doors closed at the far end
of the area they were clearing.
Officers Hiott and Desantis approached the last of many cubicles
in the area, adjacent to a closed office door, Officers Desantis and
Hiott moved to clear the cubicle. When they did Officer Hiott and
Officer DeSantis observed movement, saw muzzle flashes and heard
gunshots from the subject, who was hiding in the cubicle. Officers
Hiott and Desantis returned fire with their rifles striking the subject.
They entered the cubicle, while Officer Wong moved up to provide
cover. The team observed that the subject had been severely wounded and was no longer a threat. The subject matched the description

of the active shooter. The officers secured the subject and a handgun
that they observed on the floor by his feet.
Officer Hiott contacted U. S. Park Police Communications, by
telephone, and relayed their situation and location. The officers then
cleared the remaining offices in the immediate area, finding several
more civilians. Officer Wong escorted these civilians to safety. Officers Desantis and Hiott remained with the subject until they were
relieved.
The actions of these three officers in response to the active
threat demonstrated the highest levels of professionalism and courage. They freely decided to enter Building 197 while the subject
was actively shooting people. They continued to pursue the subject after seeing an officer who had been severely wounded by
the subject. They knew that they were very near the subjects
hiding place and they continued despite the risk to end the subjects killing spree. The actions of these officers on September 16,
2013 during the Washington Navy Yard incident demonstrated exceptional bravery and selflessness; and reflects great credit upon
themselves, their departments and the law enforcement
profession.
During the ceremony, Officer Hiott was presented with the
U. S. Park Police Fraternal Order of Police Combat Medal for his actions during the incident by Mr. Ian Glick, Chairman of the U. S. Park
Police- Fraternal Order of Police.

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Chairman Glick presents Officer Hiott with the USPPFOP Combat Medal

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USPP Officer Saves Life During Navy Yard Incident

On February 20, 2014 U. S. Department of the

Interior Secretary Sally Jewell, presented U. S. Park Police
Officer Matthew Cooney with the U. S. Park Police Lifesaving
Award. On September 16, 2013, this team entered Building 197 in
the Washington, DC Navy Yard and began searching for the subject. Officer Cooney was one of the initial officers to form a team
comprised of U. S. Park Police and District of Columbia Metropolitan
Police officers. Officer Cooneys team encountered civilians, who
were cleared and escorted out of the building. Officer Cooneys
team moved to the third floor, where they linked up with another
team. They continued to encounter deceased and living victims.
After escorting some of the victims out of the building, Officer
Cooney began moving back up a stairwell to reunite with his team
when he encountered three males and one female civilian. He saw
that the female had a gunshot wound to the shoulder that was
bleeding excessively. Officer Cooney led this group of people to the
roof of Building 197 for their safety.
After clearing the immediate area of the roof where they were
located, Officer Cooney provided critical immediate care to the
wounded female victim with a medical dressing and instructed the
persons that were with her to apply pressure to the wound.
Officer Cooney then took a position on the roof to protect the
victims from suspects coming onto the roof. He immediately contacted USPP Communications and advised them of his location, situation, number of victims, and the status of the wounded female.
Officer Cooney remained on the roof covering the victims until all
had been hoisted from the roof by the Eagle. USPP SWAT officers
were lowered onto the roof to assist Officer Cooney.
After the victims had been hoisted off the roof Officer Cooney
returned to the building with the SWAT officers and continued
clearing operations. Officer Cooneys actions saved the life of the
gunshot wound victim.

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(From L to R):
Director Jonathan Jarvis
(National Park Service),
U. S. Park Police
Chief Robert MacLean,
U. S. Park Police
Officer Matthew Cooney
and
Secretary Sally Jewell
(Department of the Interior)
Photograph: US DOI - T. Heilemann

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U. S. Park Police Honors Brave Actions Taken During Navy Yard Incident

Photograph: US DOI - T. Heilemann

n Monday, September 16, 2013 a lone gunman entered Building 197 in the Washington Navy Yard in
southeast Washington, DC and began killing people with a shotgun. The suspect was stopped by police
officers. The suspect ultimately killed 12 people and injured several others. On that day in response to 911
calls, these officers responded to Building 197 in the Washington Navy Yard. When these officers arrived they
formed active shooter teams with individuals from the District of Columbia Metropolitan Police, and other law enforcement
agencies. They then entered Building 197 to find the active shooter. Prior to entering these officers were told that the subject last seen on the third floor and received his general description.
These U.S. Park Police officers from Patrol, SWAT, Traffic Safety, and Criminal Investigations were
among the first to respond. These individuals entered Building 197, with the knowledge that a gunman was
actively shooting people. They used their active shooter training, formed teams and entered the building to hunt the active
shooter. Gunshots were heard by some of the units as they moved through the building. During this process these teams
encountered fleeing victims, barricaded victims, and observed victims killed by the shooter. They escorted victims out of the
building, and then rejoined teams to continue the search for the active shooter.
When the active shooter was moving about the building, the crew of U. S. Park Police Helicopter Eagle 1 launched and
responded to Building 197. District of Columbia Police Officer Kelvin Dyson, who was training at the USPP K-9 area near the
U. S. Park Police Hanger in Anacostia Park boarded Eagle 1 to assist with coordinating the multi-agency response.
Subsequently, Eagle 1 landed on the 11th Street Bridge, picked up Detective Wayne Humberson who was lowered
to the roof of Building 197. Officers within the building were evacuating victims, some of whom were brought to the roof.
Eagle 1 hoisted an adult female from the roof who had suffered a gunshot wound to the shoulder. U. S. Park Police Officer
Matthew Cooney had provided first aid care to her as delivered her to Eagle 1. She was bleeding profusely and was in danger of dying due to loss of blood. She was transported to the hospital and is recovering from her wound.
The actions of these officers in response to the threat demonstrated the highest levels of professionalism and courage in the face of danger. These officers made a clear decision to enter Building 197 while the shooter was conducting
his murderous rampage. The aviation crew took a conscious risk to fly over Building 197 to insert personnel and rescue
victims. They all risked their safety in the effort to stop the shooter and rescue victims. For their meritorious efforts during
the September 16, 2013 Washington Navy Yard incident these officers were awarded the U. S. Park Police Award of Merit.

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On February 20, 2014, the U. S. Department of the Interior Secretary Sally Jewell, awarded the following individuals the
U. S. Park Police Award of Merit for actions taken during the response to the Navy Yard Active Shooter incident on September 16, 2013:
Ofc. Angelo Herron, U. S. Park Police, SWAT
Ofc. Jeffrey Bartlett, U. S. Park Police, K-9
Det. Wayne Humberson, U. S. Park Police, CIB
Cpt. Philip Beck, U. S. Park Police, SWAT
Sgt. Jeffrey Jarboe, U. S. Park Police, SWAT
Sgt. Jeffrey Bloch, U. S. Park Police, District 2
Sgt. Michael Johnson, U. S. Park Police, Special Events
Sgt. Kenneth Burchell, U. S. Park Police, Aviation
Ofc. Joshua Knotts, U. S. Park Police, District 3
Ofc. Matthew Cooney, U. S. Park Police, District 1
Lt. Robert LaChance, U. S. Park Police, SWAT
Sgt. Matthew DOnofrio, U. S. Park Police, District 1
Ofc. David Lamond, U. S. Park Police, Traffic Safety Unit
Ofc. Kelvin Dyson, DC Metropolitan Police
Sgt. Timothy McMorrow, U. S. Park Police, SWAT
Ofc. Ernest Eclipse, U. S. Park Police, SWAT
Ofc. Heidi Neilsen, U. S. Park Police, District 1
Ofc. Jack Edington, U. S. Park Police, SWAT
Ofc. Michael Ocetnik, U. S. Park Police, SWAT
Ofc. Ciben Edwards, U. S. Park Police, District 1
Spec. Gregory Smith, U. S. Dept. of Health & Human Services
Ofc. Michael Fermaint, U. S. Park Police, SWAT
Dr. Denis Fitzgerald, U. S. Dept. of Health & Human Services
Sgt. David Tolson, U. S. Park Police, Aviation
Ofc. Daniel Glendinning, U. S. Park Police, District 1
Inv. Peter Ward, U. S. Park Police, NVU
Ofc. Christopher Gogarty, U. S. Park Police, Traffic Safety Unit
Ofc. Robert Zarger, U. S. Park Police, SWAT
Ofc. Chad Gordon, U. S. Park Police, SWAT
Sgt. Adam Zielinski, U. S. Park Police, Traffic Safety Unit

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U. S. Park Police Awards Chiefs Certificates for Actions Taken During Navy Yard Incident

Photograph: US DOI - T. Heilemann

n February 20, 2014 the U. S. Park Police (USPP) recognized the professionalism
of officers (See list this page and next page) during the response to the active
shooter incident in the Washington, DC Navy Yard on September 16, 2013. These
officers took a variety of actions some of which are described in this article.
During the incident:
Sgt. Kenneth Burchell (Pilot) and Sgt. David Tolson (Rescue Technician) launched
Eagle 1. They flew across the Anacostia River and were over Building 197 mere
minutes after being dispatched. They brought DC Metropolitan Police Officer Kelvin Dyson, who was training at the USPP K-9 area, to assist with coordinating the
response.
The crew of Eagle 1 established Air Command after coordinating with the Federal
Aviation Administration. They coordinated with the Maryland State Police (SYSCOM), the Fairfax County, VA Police, and DC Fire/EMS.
Eagle 1 landed on the 11th Street Bridge picked up Det. Wayne Humberson, and
lowered him to the roof of Building 197.
Eagle 1 hoisted a victim with a severe gunshot wound to the shoulder off the roof of
Building 197. This victim had been treated and brought to the roof by Ofc. Matthew
Cooney who delivered her to the rescue basket lowered by Eagle 1. The victim was
bleeding heavily and in danger of bleeding to death.
Eagle 1 returned to the hangar to pick up Officers Michael Abate and Chad Gordon,
and hoisted Officer Gordon onto the roof of Building 197.
Maryland State Police (MSP) helicopters were dispatched by SYSCOM with Trooper 2
transporting Sgt. Jeff Jarboe onto the roof of Building 197.
Eagle 1 hoisted three other victims from the roof of Building 197.
USPP Command officials established a Command Post at the Navy Yard. They were
aware that the incident at the Navy Yard could be part of a coordinated attack.
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On February 20, 2014, U. S. Department of the Interior Secretary Sally Jewell, awarded the following individuals U. S. Park Police Chiefs Certificates for
actions taken during the response to the Navy Yard Active Shooter incident on September 16, 2013:
Ofc. Michael Abate, U. S. Park Police, Aviation
Lt. Mark Adamchik, U. S. Park Police
Lt. Peter Barrow, U. S. Park Police, Communications
Ofc. Jeffrey Bartlett, U. S. Park Police, K-9
Cpt. Philip Beck, U. S. Park Police
Ofc. Brian Biggs, U. S. Park Police, Mounted Unit
Sgt. Jeffrey Bloch, U. S. Park Police, District 2
Sgt. Keith Bohn, U. S. Park Police, Aviation
Cpt. Steve Booker, U. S. Park Police
Det/Sgt Scott Brecht, U.S. Park Police
Det. Jose Bumbray, U. S. Park Police, CIB
Sgt. Kenneth Burchell, U. S. Park Police, Aviation
Maj. Jackie Burks, U. S. Park Police
Sgt. Eddie Burnett, U. S. Park Police, District 1
Sgt. Eddie Burnett, U. A. Park Police, PEER SUPPORT
Cpl. Brian Catlett, Prince Georges County Police
Chief Teresa Chambers, U. S. Park Police
Dc Victor Chapman, U. S. Park Police
Ofc. Sherice Clanton, U. S. Park Police, District 5
Ofc. Patricia Clark, U. S. Park Police, Aviation
Ofc. Lucas Coleman, U. S. Park Police, District 1
Ofc. Matthew Cook, U. S. Park Police, Identification Unit
Ofc. Matthew Cooney, U. S. Park Police, District 1
Ofc. Stephen Costello, U. S. Park Police, District 5
Mpo Paul Dehaven, Fairfax County Virginia Police
Ofc. Jj Demarco, U.S. Park Police
Lt. John Dillon, U. S. Park Police
Ofc. James Dingeldein, U. S. Park Police
Sgt. Matthew DOnofrio, U. S. Park Police, District 1
Ofc. Ernest Eclipse, U. S. Park Police, SWAT
Ofc. Jack Edington, SWAT
Det. Irving Edwards, U. S. Park Police, CIB
Ofc. Ciben Edwards, U. S. Park Police, District 1
Lt. Terry Felt, U. S. Park Police
Ofc. Michael Fermaint, U. S. Park Police, SWAT
Det. Robert Freeman, CIB
Det. Robert Freeman, PEER SUPPORT
1Sgt William George, Maryland State Police, Aviation
Ofc. Christopher Giblin, U. S. Park Police, District 3
Ofc. Daniel Glendinning, U. S. Park Police, District 1
Lt. Stephen Godfrey, U. S. Park Police, Communications

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Ofc. Christopher Gogarty, U. S. Park Police, Traffic Safety Unit

Ofc. Chad Gordon, U. S. Park Police, SWAT
Sgt. John Gott, U. S. Park Police, Identification Unit
Ofc. Timothy Green, U. S. Park Police, K-9
Tfc. Corey Green, Maryland State Police, Aviation
Cpt. Charles Guddemi, U. S. Park Police, Communications
Sgt. Frank Harrell, U. S. Park Police, District 5
Ofc. Angelo Herron, U. S. Park Police, SWAT
Ofc. Joseph Hicks, U. S. Park Police, District 1
Ofc. Carl Hiott, U. S. Park Police, District 1
Det/Sgt Carl Holmberg, U. S. Park Police, CIB
Maj. Keith Horton, U. S. Park Police
Det. Wayne Humberson, U. S. Park Police, CIB
Sgt. Michael Hunt, Prince Georges County Police
Disp Carolyn Hutchison, U. S. Park Police, Communications
Sgt. Jeffrey Jarboe, U. S. Park Police, SWAT
Sgt. Wayne Johnson, U. S. Park Police, Motors
Sgt. Michael Johnson, U. S. Park Police
Ofc. Michael Keller, U. S. Park Police, District 1
Lt. Simeon Klebaner, U. S. Park Police, Aviation
Ofc. Joshua Knotts, U. S. Park Police, District 3
Lt. Robert Lachance, U. S. Park Police, SWAT
Ofc. David Lagrossa, U. S. Park Police, District 5
Ofc. David Lamond, U. S. Park Police, Traffic Safety Unit
Ofc. James Laska, U. S. Park Police, District 1
Disp David Lawrence, U. S. Park Police, Communications
Ofc. Jonathan Lindley, U. S. Park Police, Aviation
Det. Michelle Ludwick, U. S. Park Police, CIB
Det. Glenn Luppino, U. S. Park Police, CIB
Det. Glenn Luppino, U. S. Park Police, CIB
DC Robert Maclean, U. S. Park Police
Det/Sgt Raul Matias, U. S. Park Police
Disp. Chemisha Mckeever, U. S. Park Police, Communications
Sgt. Timothy Mcmorrow, U. S. Park Police, SWAT
Ofc. Hamel Morris, U. S. Park Police, District 5
Mpo Michael Mountjoy, Fairfax County Virginia Police
Cpt. Thomas Neider, U. S. Park Police
Ofc. Heidi Nielsen, U. S. Park Police, District 1
Tpr. Jon Nishi, Maryland State Police, Aviation
Ofc. Michael Ocetnik, U. S. Park Police, SWAT
Ofc. Jessup Olson, U. S. Park Police, District 5

Ofc. William Pangretic, U. S. Park Police, District 1

Disp Marvin Payton, U. S. Park Police, Communications
Sgt. Michael Perkins, Maryland State Police, Aviation
Det. Monique Pettett, U. S. Park Police, CIB
Cpt. Richard Pope, U. S. Park Police
Sgt. Jeffrey Quinn, U. S. Park Police, K-9
Ofc. Pedro Rancier, U.S. Park Police, San Francisco Field Office
Ofc. John Reardon, U. S. Park Police, Motors
Lt. Mark Reaves, U. S. Park Police
Trp Steven Reuter, Maryland State Police, Aviation
Sgt. Timothy Ryan, U. S. Park Police, Aviation
Det/Sgt Robert Scherr, U. S. Park Police, CIB
Det. William Sepeck, U. S. Park Police, CIB
Maj. Patrick Smith, U. S. Park Police
Lt. Pamela Smith, U. S. Park Police
Cpl. Dale Smith, Maryland State Police
Ch. Pilot Aaron Smith, Prince Georges County Police
Ofc. Jeffrey Soja, U. S. Park Police
Pfc. Michael Sontos, Fairfax County Virginia Police
Det/Sgt Robert Steinheimer, U. S. Park Police, CIB
Ofc. Jerome Stoudamire, U. S. Park Police, SWAT
Ofc. Laura Teeple, U. S. Park Police
Sgt. David Tolson, U. S. Park Police, Aviation
Ofc. Enjoli Tuitt, U. S. Park Police, District 1
Ofc. Jared Tyng, U. S. Park Police, District 1
Ofc. Timothy Van Dyke, U. S. Park Police, District 1
Sgt. Mark Varanelli, U. S. Park Police
Ofc. Andrew Varhach, U. S. Park Police, SWAT
Ofc. Hector Vivieca, U. S. Park Police, District 1
Inv. Peter Ward, U. S. Park Police, NVU
Det. Andrew Watson, U. S. Park Police, CIB
Sgt. David Whitehorn, U. S. Park Police, Training Branch
Sgt. Alice Wilson, U. S. Park Police, Communications
Lt. Michael Wilson, U. S. Park Police, CIB
Tpr Chris Winans, Maryland State Police, Aviation
Ofc. Daniel Winter, U. S. Park Police, District 1
Sgt. Ari Wong, U. S. Park Police
Ofc. Robert Zarger, U. S. Park Police, SWAT
Sgt. Adam Zielinski, U. S. Park Police, Traffic Safety Unit

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Therefore, they heightened security in U. S. Park Police areas and established a command post at U. S. Park Police HQ to be able to swiftly respond to other incidents if
they occurred.
Captains Philip Beck and Steve Booker, Lieutenant Terry Felt, and others established
a staging area for responding officers in the parking garage next to Building 197.
USPP Det. Sgt. Robert Steinheimer, Sgt. Adam Zielinski, and Officers Christopher
Gogarty, David Lamond, Lucas Coleman, and Pedro Rancier checked the garage, car
by car, to clear the area of threats. K-9 EOD Officers Jeffrey Bartlett and Timothy
Green swept the staging area to ensure no explosive devices were present.
Health and Human Services (HHS) Doctor Denis Fitzgerald and Specialist Greg Smith
formed teams to assist in clearing the building and evacuating victims.
Off-duty USPP Aviation officers responded from home to be able to put additional
helicopters into action if needed.
The Maryland State Police dispatched Trooper 3 and Trooper 7 helicopters to assist.
Fairfax County (VA) and Prince Georges County Police (MD) also sent helicopters to
assist in coordination with Eagle 1.
USPP Sgt. Keith Bohn and Officer Patricia D. Clark assisted with victims arriving at
the hangar and ensured all helicopters were rapidly refueled during the incident.
USPP Sgt. John Gott and Officer Matthew Cook responded to the hangar to documented victims for and to preserve potential evidence.
USPP Communications professionally coordinated the responding forces and swiftly
transmitted essential information. Dispatcher David Lawrence was the on air dispatcher when the call came to the USPP. Dispatcher Carolyn Hutchison staffed the
channel dedicated to the incident. Dispatchers Chemisha McKeever, Marvin Payton,
and Officer John Reardon provided support coordinating incoming information with
the on air dispatchers.
Lt. John Dillon, Det. Robert Freeman, Det. Glenn Luppino and Officer Laura Teeple
responded to the incident scene to begin the process of Peer Support. Sgt. Eddie
Burnett, and Officers Joseph Demarco, James Dingeldein, and Jeffrey Soja worked in
a one-on-one support role for those involved with the shooting. This played a crucial
role in the task of ensuring the mental well-being of our officers.
During the investigation of the incident the Criminal Investigations Branch conducted and documented 78 interviews of individuals involved in the response to the incident. They did this in coordination with the District of Columbia Metropolitan Police
and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
The USPP Training Branch deserves considerable recognition for their efforts in providing quality Active Threat training to Force personnel and other law enforcement agencies. Sgt. David Whitehorne, Greg Sweitzer, Edgar Bowen, Mary Jane
Richardson, Lt. Mark Adamchik, Sgt. Timothy McMorrow, Ofc. Ernest Eclipse, Ofc.
Robert Zarger, and Ofc. Andrew Varhach put great effort into U. S. Park Police Active
Shooter Training. Their efforts prepared the officers for the task. They also work
diligently to ensure that officers had, at least, the basic equipment needed for this
type of operation.

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On February 20, 2014, U. S. Department of the Interior Secretary Sally Jewell, awarded the following individuals U. S.
Park Police Certificates of Appreciation for actions taken during the response to and investigation of the Navy Yard Active
Shooter incident on September 16, 2013:
Mr. Marcus Albergehini, Maryland State Police, Aviation TROOPER 3
Mr. Edgar Bowen, U. S. Park Police, Training Branch
Mr. Thomas Cooper, U. S. Park Police, Training Branch
Dr. Denis Fitzgerald, U. S. Dept. of Health & Human Services
Mr. John Green, Maryland State Police, Aviation TROOPER 2
Mr. Curt Ott, Maryland State Police, Aviation TROOPER 7
Mr. Christopher Paschel, U. S. Park Police
Mr. Graig Renier, Maryland State Police, Aviation TROOPER 3
Ms. Mary Jane Richardson, U. S. Park Police, Training Branch
Spec. Gregory Smith, U. S. Dept. of Health & Human Services
Mr. Gregory Sweitzer, U. S. Park Police, Training Branch

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Tourniquets Saved Lives In Boston Bombing

Tourniquets play key role after Boston bombings, in an April 24, 2013, article, Mike
Stobbe (AP), reported that a medical review of the
response demonstrated that lives were saved by
the swift use of tourniquets. The article relates that
tourniquets have been used to stem bleeding since the
Roman Empire, but until very recently surgeons
thought that they often did more harm than good.
As recently as the 1970s tourniquets were seen as the
cause of many amputations. First Aid training has
long strongly discouraged the use of tourniquets and
emphasized direct pressure. However, the article relates
that Joseph Blansfield, Boston Medical Centers Trauma
Program Manager stated in regard to the treatment of
the Boston bombing causalities that, Without a doubt,
tourniquets were a difference-maker and saved lives, .
. ..
Continued
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The U. S. Park Police Need Them Now

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This statement is supported by a 2008 study, Practical Use of Emergency Tourniquets to Stop Bleeding in Major Limb Trauma, conducted by Dr. John F.
Kragh, Jr. , MD (US Army Institute of Surgical Research,
Fort Sam Houston, TX) and others at an U. S. Army Medical Facility in Baghdad, Iraq. The study concluded that . . .
tourniquets are first aid tools that save lives. 1
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 authors have helped to confirm the overall
relative safety of appropriate tourniquet use and the
lifesaving effect when the device is effectively applied. I
personally want to express my admiration for their Herculean pioneer efforts. I think it will significantly impact
the clinical care and outcome, not only of our soldiers,
but also our families and friends who may someday face
similar trauma in the United States.2
The U. S. Park Police-Fraternal Order of Police has
long called for the National Park Service (NPS) to deploy
pre-positioned trauma gear for mass casualty situations
in U. S. Park Police (USPP) areas. The NPS bureaucrats and
USPP management have ignored these pleas. This trauma
gear must include sufficient scientifically designed, laboratory tested, and clinically validated tourniquets, and
the training to effectively use them.3
However, buying tourniquets and special training
wont be enough because the USPP is dangerously understaffed. If these resources appeared tomorrow, there arent enough USPP officers to effectively use them during

a mass casualty incident. In the fall of 2013, the NPS stated that the USPP only needed 639 officers. In January of
2014, the NPS stated that the USPP could do with significantly less than 639 sworn officers. The NPS didnt hire
any USPP officers last year and has no plans to hire officers this year or next year. The 639 sworn officer number
touted by the NPS appears to have been divined from the
vapors. The only independent staffing study of the USPP
in the last 20 years, concluded that the USPP needed 840
sworn officers and this study was conducted in 1999, two
years before 9/11. The NPS has ignored this study.
Right now the USPP has about 1/3 of the officers the
U. S. Capitol Police has in Washington, DC. The U. S Capitol
Police have an authorized strength of approximately 1790
sworn officers. Right now there are approximately 475
sworn USPP officers in Washington, DC.
In the next several years at least 1/4 of the USPP officers will be eligible to retire. The NPS must abandon this
reckless three-year USPP hiring freeze and thoughtless
639 sworn officer limit. They must hire two 24 officer classes each year for the next few years. They must purchase
and deploy medical equipment that is needed to respond
effectively respond to mass casualty incidents. (Endnotes:
1 The Journal of TRAUMA Injury, Infection, and Critical
Care, Practical Use of Emergency Tourniquets to Stop
Bleeding in Major Limb Trauma, Volume 64 - Number
2, February Supplement 2008, Page S49, 2 Ibid, Page S50, 3
Ibid, Page S48)

Washington, DC Geography: If you are unfamiliar with Washington, DC the Washington Navy Yard
is directly across the Anacostia River from the U. S. Park Police Anacostia Operations Facility. The ship anchored at the Navy Yard is the USS Barry, a 2780-ton Forrest Sherman class destroyer, built in Bath, Maine
(Commissioned: 1956)
Photograph of USS Barry taken from the
bank of the Anacostia River near the
U. S. Park Police Anacostia Operations
Facility in Anacostia National Park

U. S. Park Police
Anacostia Operations Facility

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U. S. Park Police Power Squad Receives Unit Citation Award

(From L to R): Deputy Director Peggy ODell (National Park Service), U. S. Park Police Chief Robert MacLean,
Ofc. Chris Giblin, Ofc. Thomas Twiname, and Ofc. William Brancato . Photograph: USPP ID
The U. S. Park Police West District Power Squad began
operations in October, 2010. They have successfully investigated and closed important cases and made numerous
arrests as well as, assisting other USPP units and outside
agencies during law enforcement operations.
Some examples of their fine work are:
1. 286 Total Arrests in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia
2. October 2010-December2011 effected 191 arrests
to include 78 narcotics arrests bearing $13,500 in total street value, 60 disorderly conduct/quality of life
arrests, the capture of 9 wanted person to include
one with 6 felony and 6 misdemeanor warrants, one
narcotics arrest leading to the recovery of a loaded
.380 pistol and seizure of Ecstasy pills with a $520
street value, and 8 traffic cases leading to 4 DWI/
DUI related convictions.
3. 2011 Higgins Award recipients for outstanding police service from U.S. Attorneys Office of the Eastern
District of Virginia.
4. 2011 Assisted the Criminal Investigations Branch
(CIB) in the closing a theft from auto crime ring with
3 suspects indicted for theft and fraud.
5. 2012 drug arrest leads to a residential search warrant resulting in two arrests.
6. 2011-2012-Wolf Trap enforcement-70 arrests for narcotics, assaults, liquor violations, and ticket scalping.
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7. 2012 Assisted CIB in locating and capturing a wanted person for sexual assault.
8. 2012 Investigated 4 theft from auto cases leading to
arrest of suspect by the District 1 Crime Patrol Unit.
9. 2012 Investigated several theft from auto cases, obtaining search warrants & 3 felony arrests and indictments for conspiracy to commit access device fraud.
10. 2012 Assisted CIB, SWAT, District 2 officers in capturing an emotionally disturbed person who fired a
weapon at a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter.
11. 2012 Affected 81 arrests to include 39 for narcotics,
34 disorderly conduct/quality of life, 2 wanted persons, and 2 DWI/DUIs.
For their outstanding record, the West District Power
Squad received the United States Park Police Unit Citation
Award on January 16, 2014 at an awards ceremony at the
U. S. Park Police Anacostia Operations Facility in
Washington, DC. They received it for operations conducted in
2010 through 2012.

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U. S. Park Police D-1 Crime Unit Receives Unit Citation Award

(From L to R): Deputy Director Peggy ODell (National Park Service), U. S. Park Police Chief Robert MacLean, Ofc. Kevin
Turner, Ofc. Christopher Lawston, Ofc. Ronald Pisano and Sgt. Louis Liguori . Photograph: USPP ID
The District 1 Crime Prevention Unit (CPU) provides support
and investigative services for District 1. The CPU is staffed by
four officers. Members of the CPU often assist D-1 patrol officers
with interviews, charge recommendations, and court procedures.
The CPU also assists the Narcotics and Vice Unit and the Criminal
Investigations Branch (CIB) with investigative operations. This unit
generally operates in plainclothes and concentrates on quality of
life crimes, such as, narcotics violations, voyeurism/upskirting cases, burglary of National Park Service facilities, robberies, and theft
from auto car buster cases.
In June 2013, a voyeurism case investigated by the CPU at
the Lincoln Memorial obtained valuable information from a suspect.
The suspect was seen taking upskirting photos of female visitors.
An interview of the suspect and other factors permitted the CPU to
obtain a search warrant of the suspects residence. That warrant
led to the seizure of hundreds of illegal images stored on the suspects computer. The case is pending.
After three robberies occurred in the Dupont Circle area, CPU
formulated a plan to conduct bait operations in order to arrest
robbers in the area by catching them in the act. This was a joint
operation with the CIB. Members of CPU and CIB conducted an undercover operation with an officer posing as an individual sleeping
on a park bench with a cell phone in hand. Cover officers took up
positions to observe the undercover officer and the park. A male
suspect approached the undercover officer, forcefully removed the
cell phone from his hand, and attempted to flee from the park. The
suspect was arrested.
In August 2013, burglaries began to occur at kiosks along the
National Mall. Analysis revealed a pattern. The CPU set up observation operations in an attempt to catch the suspects. On August
7th, 2013, District 1 officers made contact with juveniles matching
the description provided by a citizen. With the help of CPU, the
juveniles were interviewed and confessed to the burglaries. There
havent been any additional burglaries on National Mall since these
arrests.
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From January through March 2013, CPU investigated a fraud

case developing a suspect who was conducting detailed transactions to transfer funds to his personal account. The CPU investigation revealed the multi-phase operation which entailed skimming
credit card numbers of unwitting victims, using these accounts
to buy Visa and MasterCard gift cards at numerous retail stores
throughout the area and then conducting transactions to load the
funds on the gift cards to re-loadable charge cards. CPU officers
retrieved surveillance video paired with transaction receipts and
met with a Prince Georges County Financial Crimes Detective who
assisted with obtaining an arrest warrant for the suspect. Their efforts have revealed approximately $560,000 in fraud. The suspect
surrendered himself and was arraigned by a Grand Jury in Maryland on 48 felony counts of credit card fraud. This case is pending
in the Maryland Court system.
CPU made over 100 arrests in 2013. They executed 11 search
warrants on residences, vehicles, cell phones, and digital storage
devices. They also assisted the Icon Protection Unit with background checks on vendors and construction personnel. They conducted checks of approximately 900 individuals during the year.
For this outstanding record, the District 1 Crime
Prevention Unit received the United States Park Police Unit
Citation Award on January 16, 2014 at an awards ceremony at the U. S. Park Police Anacostia Operations Facility in
Washington, DC.

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U. S. Park Police Special Events

Receives Unit Citation Award

(From L to R): Deputy Director Peggy ODell (National Park Service), U. S. Park Police Chief Robert MacLean, Captain
Charles Gudemmi, Ms. Linda Garvey, Ofc. David Fowler, Ofc. Trish Clark, Ofc. James Marker, and Mr. Douglas Ammons.
Photograph: USPP ID
The United States Park Police, Special Events Unit, handles ap- Incident Command roles, compiling information for the After Action
proximately 2,000 special events and demonstrations annually. The Report, and other duties.
The 10 days leading up to the event were used to developannual special event requiring the most preparation is the Independence Day Celebration. The 2013 Independence Day Celebration ment the Incident Action Plan (IAP) and the Force Detail. These
was especially challenging and required intense preparation. The two documents had to be changed as new information became
2013 Independence Day Celebration was, in large part, successful available. When the IAP was ready for print all members of the unit
put in many hours. Numerous late nights were spent preparing the
because of the hard work by the Special Events Unit.
Due to a proposed Armed March on Washington scheduled for document and developing the Officer Cards (a quick reference
July 4th, 2013, the preparation cycle started months earlier than document for detail members identifying closings, metro stations,
past years and involved coordinating additional meetings with part- etc.), and boxing up all the information for distribution.
For their outstanding performance of duty, the Spenering agencies to discuss procedures for dealing with protesters
carrying firearms.
cial Events Unit, received the United States Park Police Unit
The Special Events Unit spent numerous hours coordinating Citation Award on January 16, 2014 at an awards ceremowith supporting agencies, establishing access rules for the secure ny at the U. S. Park Police Anacostia Operations Facility in
areas, weekly meetings with the National Park Service, security Washington, DC.
fence line plan, coordinating payment of vendors, establishing

The U. S. Park Police Motor Unit has been escorting the President
and other dignitaries since 1921.

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U. S. Park Police Civilian Staff Receives Unit Citation Award

Photograph: USPP ID
The United States Park Police employs approximately 750 employees nationwide. The majority of these personnel are sworn law
enforcement personnel, with a professional, civilian staff of over
one hundred (100) personnel. USPP personnel (both sworn and civilian) contribute to a mutual mission and mutual core values. Mission: 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. Core values:
Integrity, Honor, and Service are the foundation of everything we
do. While the sworn members are routinely recognized as the representatives of the Force, it is with equal importance that the members of our civilian staff be recognized for the function and purpose
they fufill in accomplishing our mission.
The USPP civilian staff accomplishes countless critical tasks
and functions on a routine basis; to include: Human Resources,
Timekeeping, Recruit & Applicant Processing, Employee & Labor
Relations, Intelligence/Counter-Terrorism, Planning & Development, Budget & Finance, Contracting, Information Technology,
Communications, Training, Records Management, Property &
Fleet Management, Facilities Management, Physical Security, USPP
Guard Force, and constant administrative support. In addition to
their routine duties, the civilian staff supports large special events,

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law enforcement operations, and response to critical incidents. For

example, the civilian staff supported law enforcement operations
specific to 1st Amendment demonstrations, Earth Day concerts,
Rolling Thunder rallies, Independence Day Celebrations in DC &
NY, the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Manassas, response to
the earthquake the impacted Washington, DC, the dedication of
the MLK Memorial, the 57th Presidential Inauguration, the 50th
Anniversary of the March on Washington, and many more events
throughout the Forces areas of responsibility. These functions are
truly vital to the mission of the United States Park Police and without the professionalism and dedication of the civilian staff, this mission would not be possible to achieve.
Most recently, during the Government Shutdown (October
1-16, 2013), the majority of the civilian staff were furloughed. They
returned to work on October 17, with a positive attitude and determination to ensure the Force operated effectively and efficiently.
The cadre of civilian staff is vital to the overall success of
the United States Park Police. For these critical contributions and
dedicated service, the USPP Civilian Staff received the United States
Park Police Unit Citation Award on January 16, 2014 at an awards
ceremony at the U. S. Park Police Anacostia Operations Facility in
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USPP Officer Lamond

Delivers Baby on BWPKWY

The Eagles (Chittick/Hurley)

Hoist Another to Safety

(From L to R): Deputy Director Peggy ODell (NPS), USPP Chief

Robert MacLean, Ofc. David Lamond Photograph: USPP ID

On the evening of May 17, 2013, Officer David Lamond was

patrolling the Baltimore Washington Parkway as part of the U.S.
Park Police Traffic Safety Units STOP Team. Officer Lamond observed a motor vehicle stopped in the center median of the Parkway south of route 198. Officer Lamond discovered that the driver
was having a medical emergency.
Officer Lamond assessed that the driver was conscious, disoriented, and drooling which were signs of a stroke. Officer Lamond
requested EMS to respond and assisted the driver to maintain an
open airway until EMS arrived on the scene. EMS transported the
patient, in critical condition, to Howard County General Hospital.
Minutes after the ambulance left the scene and while still stationary in the center median, a van pulled in front of Officer Lamonds cruiser coming to a stop in the left lane. The driver advised
Officer Lamond that a female in the back seat was having a medical
emergency. Officer Lamond requested EMS to respond, additional
U.S. Park Police units to come to the scene, and made contact with
the female in the back seat.
Officer Lamond observed a 20-year old pregnant female lying
across the rear seat in extreme pain. As Officer Lamond began to
assess the medical emergency he soon realized the female was
in labor and that birth was imminent. Officer Lamond placed the
mother in a birthing position and determined her water had broken
and the baby was crowning.
Due to rush hour traffic and the backup from the previous incident, Officer Lamond prepared himself for delivery. While waiting
for EMS, the mother continued to push and within 10 minutes, Officer Lamond delivered a healthy baby boy. Officer Lamond ensured
that the umbilical cord was not wrapped around the babys head
and cleared the newborns airway.
Shortly after the airway was cleared, the newborn began to
breathe and cry. Officer Lamond, with assistance from Officers
Snow, Hoisington, and Manning continued supportive efforts until
EMS arrived. Officer Lamonds calm demeanor provided the mother
with the reassurance that both she and her baby would be okay.
For his outstanding performance of duty, Officer Lamond
received the United States Park Police Chiefs Certificate for
Outstanding Police Service. This was presented on January 16,
2014 at an awards ceremony at the U. S. Park Police Anacostia
Operations Facility in Washington, DC.
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(From L to R): Deputy Director Peggy ODell (NPS), USPP Chief

Robert MacLean, Sgt. David Hurley and Ms. Julie Chittick (For
Sgt. Kevin Chittick Photograph: USPP ID)

On June 8, 2013 Helicopter Eagle 2 was dispatched to the

Potomac River in the area of Great Falls for the report of an injured
subject. An adult male subject had fallen from rock outcroppings on
the northwest section of Bear Island and was in a ravine between
Bear and Rocky Islands. The victim was in extremely rugged terrain. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue personnel were having
a very difficult time reaching the victim by boat from the river and
by ground.
Once on scene with the patient, rescue personnel realized how
difficult and time consuming any ground evacuation would be and
that any attempt to extract the patient by carrying him out would
put both patient and rescuers in great peril.
The Rescue Incident Commander requested Eagle 2 attempt
a hoist rescue. As Sergeant Chittick maneuvered the aircraft into
hover position; Sergeant Hurley operated the aircraft hoist. With
rock face walls on two sides of the hoist area and large old growth
trees along the shoreline, this area presented a very challenging
area to conduct a safe hoist operation. Using the highest levels of
aircrew coordination and teamwork, the crew hoisted the victim
safely to the aircraft.
Hoist operations always require the highest level of crew coordination and skill. A mistake by any crew member or a mechanical
failure can easily result in a catastrophe for all involved. This crews
proficiency, courage, and skill resulted in a successful rescue.
For this outstanding performance of duty, Sgt. Hurley and Sgt. Chittick received the United States Park Police Chiefs Certificate for Outstanding Police Service. This
was presented on January 16, 2014 at an awards ceremony at the U. S. Park Police Anacostia Operations Facility in
Washington, DC.

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U. S. Park Police Officers Assist

Wounded Alexandria Police Officer Laboy

(From L to R): Deputy Director Peggy ODell (National Park Service), U. S. Park Police Chief Robert MacLean, U.S. Secret
Service Telecommunications Specialist Brian L. Miller, Alexandria Police Ofc. Peter Laboy, U. S. Park Police Ofc. Patrick
McCarthy, U. S. Park Police Ofc. Matthew Hopkins, U. S. Park Police Ofc. Kim Bransom, Alexandria, VA Paramedic Frederick Koerner, U. S. Park Police Rescue Technician Sgt. Timothy Ryan, U. S. Park Police Ofc. Allan Stone, Jr., U. S. Park Police
Ofc. Jason Keyser, U.S. Secret Service Special Agent Jennifer Anderson and Mrs. Julie Chittick (Standing in for Pilot Sgt.
Kevin Chittick). Photograph: USPP ID

On February 27, 2013 Alexandria Police Officer Peter

Laboy was seriously injured during a traffic stop that resulted
in a shooting. At 11:44 a.m., an officer with the Alexandria
Police Department issued a look out for a yellow cab regarding a minor offense. Alexandria Motor Officer Peter Laboy
spotted the suspect vehicle and made a traffic stop. Alexandria dispatchers were receiving 911 calls for an officer down
at Ofc. Laboys location.
K-9 Officer Kim Bransom, who was on the George Washington Memorial Parkway, saw a large number of Alexandria
City Police units travelling with their emergency equipment
activated. Officer Bransom blocked an intersection to facilitate their passage. She was informed by one of the units of
an officer down. It was soon determined that Officer Laboy
had been shot in the head. Officer Bransom called for the
Eagle to respond and coordinated Eagles landing in addition
to acting as a liaison for the responding USPP units assisting
with the on-going chase of the suspect vehicle.
Eagle 1 responded with Pilot Sergeant Kevin Chittick, Rescue Technician Sergeant Timothy Ryan, USSS Special Agent
Jennifer Anderson, and USSS Telecommunications Specialist
Brian L. Miller. Sgt. Chittick executed a precision landing in an
area right at landing area minimum requirements. Sgt. Ryan
worked with paramedics to stabilize the wounded officer and
secure his airway. USSS Special Agent Anderson and Specialist
Miller assisted in clearing the aircraft and preparing it for Officer Laboys transport. Sgt. Ryan and Alexandria, VA Paramedic
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Frederick Koerner provided advanced life support during

Officer Laboys flight to the hospital.
Sergeant Richard Yurko and Officers Stone, Leonas, Keyser, and Hopkins responded to the area to assist in looking for
the suspect and securing the crime scene.
Lieutenant Jerry Marshall and Officers Russo and McCarthy responded to the hospital to keep watch over Officer Laboy
and act as a liaison while family and Alexandria Police units
arrived. Officer Russo and Officer McCarthy were asked by the
physicians to speak with Officer Laboy while he was being
evaluated, filling a vital role in mapping brain activity during a
critical time.
On January 16, 2014, the U. S. Park Police held an Awards
Ceremony at the United States Park Police Anacostia Operations Facility. During the ceremony officers were honored for
their response to assist Alexandria, VA Police Officer Peter
Laboy; who attended the award ceremony. Officer Kim Bransom, Pilot Sergeant Kevin Chittick, Rescue Technician Sergeant
Timothy Ryan, Sergeant Richard Yurko , Officer Allan Stone,
Officer Kenneth Leonas, Officer Jason Keyser, Officer Matthew
Hopkins, Lieutenant Jerry Marshall, Officer Michael Russo,
Officer Patrick McCarthy and Officer Donald Greene received
U. S. Park Police Chiefs Certificates for Outstanding Police Service. U.S. Secret Service Special Agent Jennifer Anderson,
Alexandria, VA Paramedic Frederick Koerner and U.S. Secret
Service Telecommunications Specialist Brian L. Miller received
Certificates of Appreciation for assisting in the evacuation of
Officer Laboy to the hospital.

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Detective Mike Horman Retires

Hell Be Busy Grooming
U. S. Park Police Detective Mike Horman retired on
December 28, 2013, but he is going to be busy in his retirement. Mike and his wife Lorrie have been in the dog grooming
business since 2007. They started after Lorrie had professional training and five years experience. Mike has been Lorries
assistant since the business began; helping her with the larger breeds. Over time Mike established his own clients. His
clients include many breeds such as: German Shepherds,
Pitbulls, Labrador Retrievers, Labradoodles and Golden
Retrievers (Mikes Specialty). Mike said that it started slow,
I began scheduling grooms after I got home from USPP and
on my days off. Calling All Dogs http://www.callingalldogs.net, currently has two mobile units. They recently purchased the 2nd unit and both are being operated full time.
If you tired of dealing with your dog on wash day or clogging your drains and sewer lines with dog hair; you should
call Mike and Lorrie. They come right to your house and take
care of your dogs grooming needs. While their grooming
your dog you can be taking care of other household chores.
You dont have to leave home to get this meticulous service;
it comes to you in their full service mobile units. If you livenear the Annapolis-Arnold-Broadneck-Severna Park MD Area
you should give Mike and Lorrie a call.

In the Annapolis-Arnold-Broadneck-Severna Park Area

CALL: 443-852-0298
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U. S. Park Police Aviation:

The Eagles Face Critical
Equipment & Personnel Issues

The United States Park Police- Fraternal Order of Police (USPPFOP) has grave
concerns about the long-term viability of
the United States Park Police Aviation Unit.
The National Park Service has imposed a
hiring freeze on an already understaffed
United States Park Police. A majority of the
pilots in the Aviation Unit are or soon will
be eligible to retire. The leadership of the
National Park Service and the United States
Park Police dont have a plan to replace the
units pilots when they retire. This combined with the Units aging aircraft results in
a dangerous situation. Unless the National
Park Service takes immediate action there
will soon be a day when the Eagles (United States Park Police Aviation) will not be
available.
The 23-year old Bell 412 must be replaced with new Bell 412 NOW. However,
the National Park Service leadership wants
to buy an aircraft that costs about half of
what a new Bell 412 would cost. Not surprisingly the National Park Service preferred aircraft is about half as capable as
the Bell 412. If the National Park Service is
permitted to purchase this aircraft the unit
will not be capable of doing many things
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that it does today. The Bell 412 provides

the unit with a margin of safety that the
National Park Service bureaucrats have not
considered, have chosen to ignore or dont
think is important. Perhaps, the bureaucrats should survey the people saved by the
United States Park Police Aviation Unit and
the DC Area law enforcement/emergency
service community to see if they think that
buying the cheaper far less capable aircraft
is a good idea.If the opinion of the National Park Service bureaucrats regarding the
units equipment prevails and there continues to be no plan to replace the units pilots
the units capabilities will quickly decline.
The effect of this will be significant.
The Aviation Unit will have to train to fly
three aircraft. This is not considered a safe
practice in the aviation industry. The ability to safely conduct Potomac River rescues
will be significantly degraded. Operations
like inserting officers onto rooftops and
pulling wounded individuals off of rooftops
will be far riskier or impossible (Navy Yard).
The aircraft the National Park Service wants
to buy has one engine not two like the Bell
412. Two engine aircraft are generally considered safer. The aircraft the National Park
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Service wants to buy can lift about half the

load that can be lifted by the Bell 412. The
Bell 412s heavier load capacity means that
it is able to perform law enforcement and
rescue operations without constantly pushing the aircraft to its design limits.
The USPPFOP is determined to replace
the Bell 412 with a new Bell 412. However,
the National Park Service apparently does
not care about the operational safety of the
United States Park Police or the safety of
visitors to the National Parks. Otherwise,
why is the United States Park Police understaffed and forced to operate with inadequate equipment. This situation is not new,
but is growing worse.

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February 20, 2014: Mr. Charles McLane, President of the U. S. Park Police Retirees Association presents an award
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(From L to R): Director Jonathan Jarvis (National Park Service), Secretary Sally Jewell (Department of the Interior), U.S, Park Police Chief Robert MacLean, Mr. Charles McLane, President, U. S. Park Police Retirees Association, Mr. Tony
Ferraro, Historian,U. S. Park Police Retirees Association and Ofc. John Reardon, Director Active Members, U. S. Park Police Retirees Association (Photograph: US DOI - T. Heilemann)

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