The history of the United States Park Police (USPP) predates both the Department
of the Interior and the National Park Service. Created in 1791 by our first
president, George Washington, the USPP have been on duty in our Federal parks
for more than 200 years.
MISSION
The United States Park Police supports and furthers the missions 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
The United States Park Police strives 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
- 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, professionalism, and we hold
ourselves accountable to each other and to the citizens we serve.
