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{{Short description|US federal security guard force}}
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The '''Bureau of Reclamation Security Response Force''' (USBR SRF), is the federal security guard force of the [[United States Bureau of Reclamation]] (USBR) (which oversees water resource management), part of the [[United States Department of the Interior]] (DOI).<ref>{{cite web |title=Bureau of Reclamation Security Response Force |url=https://www.doi.gov/oles/bureau-reclamation-security-response-force |website=doi.gov |date=February 17, 2022 |access-date=November 25, 2022}}</ref>
The '''Bureau of Reclamation Security Response Force''' ('''USBR SRF'''), is the [[Federal law enforcement in the United States|federal]] [[security guard]] force of the [[United States Bureau of Reclamation]] (USBR), part of the [[United States Department of the Interior]] (DOI).<ref>{{cite web |title=Bureau of Reclamation Security Response Force |url=https://www.doi.gov/oles/bureau-reclamation-security-response-force |website=doi.gov |date=February 17, 2022 |access-date=November 25, 2022}}</ref>


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

Latest revision as of 16:42, 31 January 2024

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]

Bureau of Reclamation Security Response Force
Security Response Force
United States Bureau of Reclamation Security Response Force patch
United States Bureau of Reclamation Security Response Force patch
Logo of the United States Bureau of Reclamation
Logo of the United States Bureau of Reclamation
Flag of the United States Department of the Interior
Flag of the United States Department of the Interior
AbbreviationSRF
Agency overview
Formed2017
Preceding agency
Jurisdictional structure
Federal agencyUnited States
Operations jurisdictionUnited States
General nature
Operational structure
HeadquartersBoulder City, Nevada
Parent agencyUnited States Bureau of Reclamation
Website
Bureau of Reclamation Security Response Force DOI Official Website Security Response Force USBR Official Website

Structure and Duties

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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:

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

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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

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

Equipment

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

See also

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References

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  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.