United States Park Police

Fraternal Order of Police

2 2 5 th U. S . Pa r k Po l i c e Anniver sar y Issue

United States Park Police

2 2 5 t h Anniversary

1791 - 2016

Combined 4th Quarter 2015 & 1st Quarter 2016 Issue

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Cover
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Fraternal Order of Police

United States Park Police Labor Committee

Chairmans Column
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United States Park Police- 225th Anniversary
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1320 G Street SE, Washington, D.C. 20003

Telephone: 202-544-4813

Website: usppfop.org

U. S. Park Police Getting A Replacement Helicopter

Fax: 202-544-5918

Email: editor@usppfop.org

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Baseless Theory Prevents Pittsburgh Police From Wearing Safety Equipment

Executive Board

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Ian Glick
Chair

Slides of U. S. Park Police Dangerously Understaffed Video (Click the Blue Arrows)

Gary Hatch
Vice-Chair

Michael Shalton
Executive Chief Steward- DC

Mike Russo
Secretary

Darrel Gilliam
Executive Chief Steward- NY

Can An Officer Tell You to Stop Smoking?

Anthony McSherry
Treasurer

William Batista
Executive Chief Steward- CA

National Police Week Schedule

Shop Stewards
Washington, DC

District 1
Mike Russo
Ansonne LeBlanc
Eric Ackerstrom
Matthew DeVere
District 2
Anthony McSherry
Mark Campbell
District 3
Debyn Brown

District 4
Gary Hatch
District 5
VACANT
CIB
Billy Sepeck
I.P. Edwards

San Francisco Office

Alternates
Ben Kunzel
Raquel Lopez Milano
Andrew Muller
Neil Wu

ID
Ken Rawles
Canine
Jesse Petersen
HMP
Irma Javier

New York Office

Liberty District
Jon Wolek
Mark Faraci
Harold Gonzalez

K9
Charles Wilkins
Motors
Todd Hand
SWAT
Ernie Eclipse
Jack Eddington
Angelo Herron

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DC - U. S. Park Police Staffing Shortages
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SF - U. S. Park Police Staffing Shortages
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NY - U. S. Park Police Staffing Shortages

Patrol
Eric Cole
CIB
Ezra Savage
MPOs
Michael Cameron

Gateway District
Robert McGarry
Saoud Mohammed
Robert OBrian

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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Wear Safety Glasses
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U. S. Park Police Staffing Shortage Video
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U.S. Park Police Helicopter Flight Hours
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Thank You, Congresswoman Betty McCollum For Your Support

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While this is truly the greatest job

in law enforcement, our caretakers
at the NPS would rather you make
no arrests, do nothing to truly
protect the public, and . . .

Chairmans Report

Brothers and Sisters,

2015 was both an unusual year and a very average year for us. We had a budget increase but a paltry one.
We got to prepare to watch as the National Park Service squanders MILLIONS of dollars on a birthday party while we drive cars that should be condemned, a radio system that belongs in a museum and a lack of man power on the street. We lost a few members to that seemingly unforeseeable thing
called retirement and we lost quite a few more to that thing called better paying jobs in better funded agencies. These are all both common and
unusual occurrences for the United States Park Police.
As 2016 is upon us, let us look forward to a year of more of the same.
The National Park Service will spend 140 million dollars to celebrate their birthday, meanwhile, we will drive over roads that are standard maintenance
for Iraq.
Director Jarvis wrote a book, skirted the ethics office in doing so, told investigators I think I knew going into this there was a certain amount of risk. Ive never
been afraid of a risk. . . . Ive gotten my ass in trouble many, many, many times in the Park Service....
Hereceiveda reprimand.
Yet, if any of us come to work late, fail to write a report on time or speak to an official in a harsh manner, we face suspension.
The Force will continue to work out of buildings that are too small, have frequent raw sewage backups, are cleaned in a manner consistent with a homeless shelter, and have little to no tangible security measures to protect us from a lone gunman. Meanwhile, the NPS will sell access to the Statue of
Liberty, Alcatraz and East Potomac Park, as well as the National Mall, to commercial interests that generate profit for large interests outside the NPS,
while the tax payer foots the bill.
While this is truly the greatest job in law enforcement, our caretakers at the NPS would rather you make no arrests, do nothing to truly protect the public and smile all along while you wait out your time until retirement. Just dont write a book about it until you retire or until the ethics office clears it.; you
might be suspended if you do. Unless youre the National Park Service Director.

BE SAFE!
Ian Glick, Chairman
There are three kinds of leaders: Those who make things happen, those who watch things happen
and those who wonder what happened? Which one will you be?
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United States Park Police

2 2 5 t h Anniversary

1791 - 2016

The United States Park Police

traces its
beginning to when President Washington appointed the
first Commissioners, in 1791 that would administer the
District of Columbia. In addition, to building the city the
Commissioners were responsible for the protection of
public property. Therefore, two watchmen were hired to
protect the public grounds and structures. These watchmen were the beginning of the United States Park Police.
Until 1827, there were only two watchmen. One at
the White House and one at the Capitol. In 1827, two
additional watchmen were hired. In 1828, the control
of the Capitol watchmen was taken over by Congress
and the two White House watchmen remained under the
control of the Executive Branch.
The Interior Department, created in 1849, became
responsible for the watchmen until 1867 when control was transferred to the Chief Engineer of the United States Army. Subsequently, control over the parks
in the Capital became the responsibility of the National
Park Service. For more history, click the sirens on the
U. S. Park Police cruisers.

Left: U. S. Park Police Cruisers on the West end of

Memorial Bridge (1940s - ????)
Top Left: 225th Anniversary Badge- Designed by Gary
Hatch

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U. S. Park Police
Getting a
Replacement
Helicopter
In approximately a month, the U. S. Park Police Aviation Unit will take possession of a newer Bell 412 helicopter
that will replace the aging Eagle 2 helicopter. Eagle 2 has
over 9,800 flight hours, which is approximately 4,800 hours
past DOI replacement regulations. The replacement Bell 412
helicopter has approximately 2500 flight hours. The replacement helicopter is currently on its way to Summit Aviation in
Middletown, Delaware to be reconfigured for the U. S. Park
Police mission. Additionally, we have received unconfirmed
information that the National Park Service will be seeking
appropriations in FY 2018 to purchase a new Bell 412 replacement aircraft for Eagle 1, that has over 7,000 flight hours. The
acquisition of this newer aircraft is a giant step forward for
safety, reliability and mission effectiveness.
The event that sparked National Park Service action on
this long ignored problem was a visit by Congresswoman
Betty McCollum (D-MN) to the U. S. Park Police Aviation
Unit on January 11, 2016. During the visit Congresswoman
McCollum was briefed by the pilots on the needs of the unit.
Rep. McCollum made the following statement concerning
the newer aircrafts arrival and expressing her strong support
for U. S. Park Police officers:
The U.S. Park Polices Aviation Unit provides vital services for our nations capital region criminal searches, medical evacuations, air support at public gatherings, escorts for
the President, and anti-terrorism missions. I will continue to
use my position as Ranking Member on the Interior-Environment Appropriations subcommittee to ensure the men and
women of the USPP have the equipment they need to do their
jobs and keep our residents and visitors safe. To that end,
Im pleased that the National Park Service is pursuing the
purchase of a newer helicopter.
The USPP FOP is extremely grateful for the generous
support of Congresswoman McCollum.

January 11, 2016 visit by Congresswoman Betty McCollum to USPP Aviation (L to R):

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Lt. M. Adamchik
Sgt. K. Chittick
Sgt. J. Ryan
Lt. S. Klebaner
Sgt. K. Burchell
Rep. Betty McCollum
Chief R. MacLean
NPS Deputy Director Peggy ODell
D/Chief J. Burks
NPS Deputy Director Denise Ryan

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Baseless Theory Prevents Pittsburgh Police

From Wearing Safety Equipment
Imagine the reaction if construction workers were told not to wear helmets and
safety goggles because they made the construction site look dangerous. People
would universally agree that this was nonsense. During a Donald Trump event at
the David L. Lawrence Convention Center on April 13, 2016, Pittsburgh Police officers were not allowed to wear even a helmet with a face shield, much less their full
riot safety gear, despite a track record of violence at previous events ( e.g. Arizona,
Chicago and others). The Allegheny County Police, who were working the event
with the Pittsburgh Police, wore their riot safety gear.
Evidently, Pittsburgh Police Chief Cameron McLay wouldnt let the officers wear
their safety gear, because his boss thinks that it makes people feel intimidated.
During a press conference, after the event, Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto stated, If
we are going to have every public demonstration requiring riot gear and put people
in a position where they feel intimidated we might as well just take the bill of rights
and throw it in the garbage. The Mayors statement indicates that he believes riot
gear causes riots and that police standing around in riot gear, so frightens people
that they abandon their 1st Amendment Rights. This belief makes you wonder if
the Mayor and the Chief think that the Allegheny County Police started the trouble
because they wore their riot gear. The Mayor is clearly a believer in the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) notion that inanimate objects have the power to intimidate or beguile an otherwise law-abiding citizen into lawlessness. PERF is neck
deep in the police militarization theory. Many departments have lost their armored
rescue vehicles, that save lives, because of the police militarization theory industry.
If armored vehicles are evidence of militarization, than we ought to check into the
militarization of the banking and retail industries; their use armored vehicles to
transport cash could be a danger to liberty.
(Continued on Next Page)

April 13, 2016 - Pittsburgh Police without safety gear during Trump Event
(Link to: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Article by Karen Kane)

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(Continued from Previous Page, Baseless Theory)

This line of thought is not new. In the 1970s, there was a movement to put police officers in blazers and slacks because uniforms were confrontational- the thesis
being that a soft look turneth away wrath. This became known as the Madison
Model created by the Madison, WI Police Chief David Couper. These theories about
uniforms and safety gear were nonsense then and they are nonsense now. Chief
Couper also believes that all police officers should be required to have a 4-year college degree. His hypothesis is that the degree makes you more erudite and therefore
less likely to solve problems with brute force. Unfortunately, this notion which is accepted by many as fact is not supported by any known evidence. A useful aspect of
the Madison Method was its emphasis on trying to talk your way out of problems.
The ability to talk your way out of situations is a critical law enforcement skill and
its utility is undeniable. However, successful deescalation often involves that persons
calculation of the officers ability to use force. Officers involved in deescalation conversations have noticed that there appears to be a strong correlation between successful deescalations, and the number of officers standing behind the deescalater
appearing eager to help. In the end, no matter how clever a talker you are eventually
you deal with a person who refuses to buy what your selling, and when things turn
violent its too late to put on your safety gear.
In 1977, U. S. Park Police officers were injured because of the riot gear causing riots fallacy. During the Iranian Shah Demonstrations in Washington, DC where
there were large Pro-Shah and Anti-Shah groups, the U. S. Park Police was ordered
by Carter Administration officials, to not wear riot gear when they were handling
the demonstrations, because it would incite violence. There was mounting evidence
prior to the start of the demonstrations that there would be crowd initiated violence.
The U. S. Park Police started the day in regular uniforms and with the Shahs arrival
at the White House things quickly got very nasty. The demonstrators had mounted
their signs on metal pipes and 2X4s. They tore off the signs and began using them
as weapons (Note: This lead to the creation of regulations governing the size and
composition of protest sign poles in Washington, DC.). Twenty-eight U. S Park Police
officers were injured that day. Violence erupted even though the U. S. Park Police
were wearing their everyday Soft uniforms.
There is no credible evidence supporting the notion that police safety gear causes violence. This does not stop it from being spouted as gospel by the intellectual
oligarchy, that rule the police policy industry solely by the power of their degrees. In
fact, there is a mountain of evidence that disproves this theory. A careful review of
youtube videos of police crowd control operations establishes that there are many
people who are not afraid of the police, even when they are in riot gear deploying
tear gas. The videos also show that when police, in soft uniforms or in riot gear,
form a line blocking an area, protesters almost always approach and demonstrate
about 2- 3 from the police line. In Washington, DC - SWAT officers deployed to the
National Mall during events - wearing full hard gear, carrying rifles, and operating
an armored vehicle- are routinely asked by visitors if they can have their picture
taken with them. Police officers with extensive 1st Amendment event experience understand that when groups with strongly held opposing views are expected, a fully
staffed and properly equipped detail, on scene before the groups arrive, is the most
effective means to minimize conflict.
Pittsburgh isnt the only department currently suffering under this delusion. In
California, officers (some on horses) arrived at a Trump related disturbance in baseball caps. A review of Trump events, would lead a reasonable police officer to the
judgment that trouble is likely. Chiefs and elected officials that prevent officers from
wearing their safety equipment during these events, to pay homage to this dangerous group-think, are reckless. - P. Ward

1977- U. S. Park Police Horse Mounted Unit with helmets when the crowd became violent
shortly after the Shahs arrival at the White House.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON PRO/ANTI SHAH DEMONSTRATIONS

https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1977/11/29/fbi-warned-the-park-police-of-iranian-violence/511e676c-6cd0-4706-b7ea-6b088e7233af/)

https://buddhajim.wordpress.com

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CAN AN OFFICER ORDER YOU TO STOP SMOKING

DURING A LAWFUL STOP ?
Most people would be distracted by having a
cigarette thrown in their face. Many objects can be
used as weapons. Even if they arent effective
weapons, objects can be thrown as a distraction during
an assault. Therefore, an objectionably reasonable
police officer could lawfully order someone legally
detained to remove objects from their hands.

THE ANSWER IS: YES

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C L I C K PA G E T O V I E W W E B S I T E

Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Annual Blue Mass (Confirmed)

15th Annual Steve Young National Honor Guard and

Pipe Band Competition

This event is hosted by the Fraternal Order of Police and takes place at the Grant Statue (west
The Blue Mass will be held at 12:10 p.m. at St. Patricks Catholic Church (10th & G Streets, NW,
front of the United States Capitol.) During the day you will see honor guard teams and pipe bands
Washington, DC). For additional information please call 202-347-2713 or visit www.saintpatrickdc.
all performing for the public as they pay their heart felt tributes to law enforcement and the nations
org.
surviving families. Time: 8:00 a.m. to approximately 4:00 p.m.

Monday, May 9, 2016

NATIONAL
POLICE
WEEK
SCHEDULE

Contact: Ken Roske

Fraternal Order of Police
Washington Area Law Enforcement Memorial Service
National Memorial Committee
711 4th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001
The FOP Auxiliary in hosting the 37th Annual Washington Area Law Enforcement Memorial Service. If you are interested in volunteering at the service, helping with set up or take down please e-mail: policeweekhg@aol.com
www.policeweekhonorguard.com
send an email to Patty Sucato at psucato@dc-fop.org.

Thursday, May 12, 2016

Police Unity Tour Arrival Ceremony
Arrival Ceremony will begin at 2:00 p.m. . Begun in 1997, the Police Unity Tour has raised nearly
16 million dollars for the NLEOMF. Visit www.policeunitytour.com, call 973-443-0030, or E-mail
info@unitytour.com for more information. (Location to be determined due to construction for the
National Law Enforcement Museum.)

Friday, May 13, 2016

28th Annual Candlelight Vigil

Sunday, May 15, 2016

35th Annual National Peace Officers Memorial Service

Sponsored by the Grand Lodge Fraternal Order of Police and the Grand Lodge Fraternal Order of
Police Auxiliary. The Memorial Service will be held on the West Front of the United States Capitol
in Washington, D.C. The Service begins at 11:00 a.m. and is expected to run approximately 2
hours. Contact: Andy Maybo (amaybo@dc-fop.org) or Linda Hennie (lshennie@aol.com). The
Wreath Laying Ceremony will be held immediately following the Memorial Service. Please note:
Service begins promptly at 11 a.m.

Monday, May 16, 2015

The Candlelight Vigil will be held at 8:00 p.m. The event is sponsored by the National Law En- Day 2- National Police Survivors Conference and C.O.P.S. Kids/Teens
forcement Officers Memorial. No tickets are required and everyone is welcome. For additional
Day two of conference will allow surviving family and co-workers more opportunities to learn about
information please call 202-737-3400. Because of construction for the National Law Enforcement
coping, grief, and build connections. Kids and Teens of fallen officers spend the day with activities.
Museum, the vigil will be held at the National Mall between 4th and 7th streets.
In the evening, family and co-worker survivors can relax and enjoy the Picnic on the Patio at the
Hilton Alexandria Mark Center Hotel. Visit www.nationalcops.org or call 573-346-4911 for more
information.

Saturday, May 14, 2016

22nd Annual Emerald Society & Pipe Band March and Service

FOP DC Lodge #1 Events

4:30 p.m.: Assemble at New Jersey Avenue and F Street, NW Step-off promptly at 6:00 p.m. The FOP DC Lodge will be hosting the local daily events at 1880 2nd
Street SW Washington DC (just a few blocks from the Washington NaJoseph J. Keenan at (732) 754-7051.

Day 1- National Police Survivors Conference and C.O.P.S. Kids/Teens

Sponsored by Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center Hotel.
Family and co-worker survivors have opportunities to receive support to understanding grief, prepare for trial, learn new coping skills, and build connections with others. Visit www.nationalcops.
org or call 573-346-4911 for more information.
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tionals Stadium) The event starts at 11:00 a.m. for three days and goes
until 2 a.m. Vendors will be set up during this time and will be there for all
three days. Our bar and food service will also be open along with music
and entertainment. Pipe bands will be required to check in with security
before starting to play. No pipe bands will be allowed to play on the May
15 at the site. There will be complimentary shuttle service to and from the
site with stops at the Lodge, the Memorial, Navy Yard Metro and other
stops along with route. The van drivers are all volunteers and are working for tips. Please take care of them.
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United States Park Police - Washington, DC

The DC Area doesnt have the staffing or

equipment needed to effectively protect the
ICONS or respond to critical incidents. There are
about 430 U. S. Park Police officers in
Washington, DC. By comparison the U.S. Secret
Service Uniformed Division and the U.S. Capitol
Police each have 1600+ officers.

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United States Park Police - San Francisco

This area has about half staffing. The lack of

officers endangers the public and officers. If this
situation is not addressed swiftly safety and
effectiveness will sink to the point where the area
will be unable to function.

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United States Park Police - New York

This area has about half staffing. The officer

shortage endangers the public and officers. If
this situation isnt addressed swiftly the
area will be unable to function. More than a few
worksites in this area are not compatible with
their mission.

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Dont Forget Safety Glasses

You wouldnt go out without your vest, so dont
forget safety glasses. Safety glasses are body armor for
the eyes. You need a pair for the bright of day and dark of
night.
Youve probably been hit by debris during traffic stops.
That object could have damaged your eyesight. Safety
glasses offer protection from UV rays, strikes, ricochets,
spit and thrown liquids. Dont be out of service because
you got something in your eye.
For more information click here

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There Are 590 U. S. Park Police Officers

There Should Be 820

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United States Park Police Aviation Unit Needs Replacement Aircraft

FLIGHT HOURS
April 2016

9,810

10,013

7,028
5000 Hour DOI Replacement Mandate

Eagle 1

Eagle 2

Eagle 3

Bell 412

Bell 412

Bell 206

Ye a r : 1 9 9 8

Ye a r : 1 9 9 0

Ye a r : 1 9 8 3

The U.S. Park Police Aviation Unit is a critical part of the public
safety system in the Washington D.C. Area. All three of the units
helicopters exceed the Department of the Interior regulation that
mandates replacing emergency service helicopters after 5000 flight
hours. The acquisition of a newer replacement aircraft is welcome
progress, but to maintain the units tradition of safety and service will
require commitment and persistance.
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Click USPP Patch

RESCUE VIDEO
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Thank You,
Congresswoman McCollum

Rescued from the Potomac River by the U. S. Park Police.

Congresswoman McCollums support resulted in the
purchase of a newer replacement helicopter. This aircraft is
urgently needed to maintain safety and mission effectiveness.
(LINK to Story - Page 5)