GovExec Daily: The Law Enforcement Staffing Problem at the National Park Service

Federal law enforcement takes many forms, from the U.S. Marshals to FBI agents to Bureau of Prisons employees. But often overlooked are the U.S. Park Rangers of the National Park Service. They are the ones who are the front line of law enforcement in the hundreds of parks, monuments, recreation areas and other units of the National Park System. These rangers are facing diminishing numbers , a greater workload, and a lack of equipment and training, creating an increasingly dangerous situation. 

Paul D. Berkowitz is a retired National Park Service supervisory special agent. He’s also the author of a post on our site right now headlined “The Law Enforcement Staffing Crisis at the National Park Service.” He joined the podcast to discuss his post and the situation at NPS.