The United States Park Police was created by President George Washington in 1791. The Force functions as a unit of the National Park Service with jurisdiction in all Federal parks. U.S. Park Police officers are located in the Washington, DC, New York City, and San Francisco metropolitan areas, and investigate and detain persons suspected of committing offenses against the United States. Officers also carry out services for many notable events conducted in the national parks.
Due to concerns related to the transmission of COVID-19, the United States Park Police Records Management Offices will be closed until further notice. Records requests will not be available in-person until our office reopens. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
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A video about the U.S. Park Police and the history of our organization.
Downtown Patrol in Washington, DC
A U.S. Park Police officer at the World War II Memorial.
Recognizing Women who serve on the USPP
"Video - Women who serve on the U.S. Park Police describe why they decided to join our organization"
U.S. Park Police Horse Patrol
The New York Field Office Horse Mounted Patrol during the New York City Marathon in 2013.
U.S. Park Police Aviation Unit
A U.S. Park Police Aviation Unit officer checks instruments on the Eagle.
Icon Protection
U.S. Park Police safeguard national icons/monuments in San Francisco, Washington, DC and New York.
Recruiting
Employment Opportunities
History of the Force
The annotated history of the U.S. Park Police.
U.S. Park Police Strategic Plan
U.S. Park Police release Strategic Plan for 2017 - 2021
U.S. Park Police Photos
Photos of the U.S. Park Police.
Training Registration
The U.S. Park Police hosts CONTOMS training for first responders.
Last updated: June 3, 2020