Bureau of Reclamation Security Response Force

US federal security guard force

The Bureau of Reclamation Security Response Force (USBR SRF), is the federal security guard force of the United States Bureau of Reclamation (USBR), part of the United States Department of the Interior (DOI).[1]

The Security Response Force replaced the former Hoover Dam Police, in 2017.

They are an armed quick-reaction force for USBR property (water dams).[2]

Law enforcement agency
  • Hoover Dam Police
Jurisdictional structureFederal agencyUnited StatesOperations jurisdictionUnited StatesGeneral natureOperational structureHeadquartersBoulder City, NevadaParent agencyUnited States Bureau of ReclamationWebsiteBureau of Reclamation Security Response Force DOI Official Website Security Response Force USBR Official Website

Structure and Duties

The Security Response Force (SRF) is the security federal guard force of the Bureau of Reclamation. Personnel are known as "Security Response Force Officer"

of the following locations:

  • Hoover Dam
  • Grand Coulee Dam
  • Glen Canyon Dam

The SRF protects the delivery of water and power to the public.

SRF protect employees, visitors and public on Reclamation lands and Bureau of Reclamation property.[3]

History

The Hoover Dam used to be policed by the Hoover Dam Police, but they were disbanded in 2017. The Hoover Dam is now served by the National Park Service Law Enforcement Rangers and the SRF.

The NPS Rangers are more law-enforcement/rescue focussed and SRF is more security-force focussed.[4]

Uniform

SRF officers wear a tactical style uniform, with polo shirts, khaki trousers, equipment vests, baseball caps and boots.[5]

Equipment

SRF officers are armed personnel. They have marked vehicles with lightbars and spotlights.[6]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Bureau of Reclamation Security Response Force". doi.gov. February 17, 2022. Retrieved November 25, 2022.
  2. ^ Reclamation, Bureau of. "Security Response Force: Training Center at Grand Coulee Dam". youtube.com. Retrieved November 25, 2022.
  3. ^ "Security Response Force". usbr.gov. Retrieved November 25, 2022.
  4. ^ "Security Response Force". usbr.gov. Retrieved November 25, 2022.
  5. ^ "Bureau of Reclamation Security Response Force". doi.gov. February 17, 2022. Retrieved November 25, 2022.
  6. ^ krkatonka, n/a (April 2, 2018). "Response Force of Hoover Dam Security". flickr.com. Retrieved November 25, 2022.