United States Park Police
Overview
Organization Type
Agency
Government Level
Federal
Officer Title
Police Officer
Governing Body
National Park Service
Jurisdiction
U.S. National Park System
Authority Type
General
Enforces Traffic Laws
Yes
Traffic Authority Notes
Authorized to perform local-level traffic stops in every area they operate
Purpose
Provides law enforcement in National Parks with a high volume of traffic
Duties
- Enforce Federal Laws and Regulations
- Enforce District of Columbia Laws
- Patrol National Parks and Federal Areas
- Prevent and Detect Criminal Activity
- Investigate Criminal Offenses
- Make Arrests and Apprehend Offenders
- Traffic Enforcement
- Respond to Calls for Police Service
- Protect Persons and Property
- Protect National Monuments and Memorials
- Presidential and Dignitary Protection
- Police Demonstrations and Special Events
- Narcotics and Vice Enforcement
- Protect Natural and Cultural Resources