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<strong>National</strong> <strong>Park</strong> <strong>Service</strong> FY 2013 Budget Justifications<br />

Activity: <strong>Park</strong> Management<br />

Subactivity: <strong>Park</strong> Protection<br />

<strong>Park</strong><br />

Protection<br />

($000)<br />

Law<br />

Enforcement<br />

and Protection<br />

United States<br />

<strong>Park</strong> Police<br />

Operations<br />

Public Health<br />

and Safety<br />

FY 2011<br />

Actual 1<br />

FY 2012<br />

Adjusted<br />

Enacted 1<br />

Fixed Costs<br />

& Related<br />

Changes<br />

(+/-)<br />

O<strong>NPS</strong>-57<br />

FY 2013<br />

Program<br />

Changes<br />

(+/-)<br />

Budget<br />

Request<br />

Change<br />

from FY<br />

2012<br />

Enacted(+/-)<br />

231,547 229,280 +1,998 -2,503 228,775 -505<br />

102,542 101,886 +937 +2,000 104,823 +2,937<br />

30,228 29,503 +199 -302 29,400 -103<br />

Total<br />

Requirements<br />

364,317 360,669 +3,134 -805 362,998 +2,329<br />

Total FTE<br />

Requirements<br />

3,069 3,040 0 -14 3,026 -14<br />

1<br />

These amounts reflect the realignment of <strong>Park</strong> Management funds according to actual spending in FY 2011.<br />

Summary of FY 2013 Program Changes for <strong>Park</strong> Protection<br />

Program Changes ($000) FTE Page<br />

• Reduce <strong>Park</strong> Base Operations Funding -2,805 -22 O<strong>NPS</strong>-59,<br />

71<br />

• Enhance Security at <strong>National</strong> Icons +600 +8 O<strong>NPS</strong>-66<br />

• Support for 2013 Presidential Inauguration +1,400 0 O<strong>NPS</strong>-66<br />

TOTAL Program Changes -805 -14<br />

<strong>Mission</strong> Overview<br />

The <strong>Park</strong> Protection Subactivity supports the <strong>NPS</strong> mission by contributing to the protection and<br />

preservation of natural and cultural resources and ensuring visitors are able to safely enjoy and<br />

experience the national parks.<br />

Subactivity Overview<br />

Law Enforcement and Protection<br />

• Improve visitor and employee safety and security through proactive policing methods and<br />

enforcement of all Federal laws and regulations within park units.<br />

• Deter crimes, such as drug cultivation and trafficking, which cause degradation in wilderness and<br />

other areas, threatening endangered species, archeological sites, historical sites, and other unique<br />

and precious park resources.<br />

• Regulate and enhance legitimate park uses.<br />

• Develop and implement law enforcement policy and procedures so that laws are applied consistently<br />

across the <strong>Service</strong>, and the mission of the <strong>Service</strong> continues to be paramount.<br />

• Develop and disseminate specialized tactics and training to address complex situations and emerging<br />

threats.

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