EP 1130-2-550
15 Nov 96
property at water resources projects. It must be emphasized to law enforcement agencies that this
program does not relieve them of their statutory authority or their responsibility for enforcement
of laws under their jurisdiction. Those agencies can only enforce those portions of Title 36 which
are incorporated as part of their local statutes.
c. Maximum use of local law enforcement services will be made at areas which have a
history of excessive violations and during those periods when rangers are not readily available.
The use of local law enforcement services and cooperative agreements during hours of darkness
will reduce the need for patrols by Corps personnel during this period.
d. Cooperative law enforcement agreements, as prescribed in Chapter 7 of ER 1130-2-
550, Cooperative Agreements for Law Enforcement Services at Civil Works water resources
projects will be used to the maximum extent practical.
e. Corps personnel may ride with, or allow local law enforcement personnel to ride with
them, in unique cases to foster interagency cooperation. This will not be normal procedure and
will be done only for short term situations and with specific approval of the Operations Project
Manager. Each division or district should develop general procedures to promote consistency and
establish accountability for these activities.
f. The primary responsibility for daily liaison at the local level rests with the resource
manager; however, technical assistance will be available from appropriate district and division
elements, i.e., Natural Resources Management, Provost Marshal or Security Manager, Counsel,
and Safety.
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Surveillance. The District Commander is responsible for insuring adequate order and
discipline at Corps projects.
a. The purpose of surveillance is to observe activities and conditions on project lands and
waters in order to assist the visitor and insure the protection of project resources.
b. Various methods of surveillance techniques such as foot, vehicle, fixed wing or
helicopter aircraft should be used as appropriate to insure a balanced and complete prevention and
early detection process. Adequate surveillance of project lands may require that specialized
vehicles be available to the ranger staff including, but not limited to, four-wheel drive, bicycles or
all-terrain-vehicles.
c. Personnel involved in surveillance will exercise discretion and attempt to avoid
potentially hazardous situations. In potential or historic trouble areas, the use of two individuals
per vehicle or dual patrols in close proximity with radio contact should be given maximum
consideration. Employee safety will be a primary consideration in the conduct of these activities.
d. The scheduling of ranger personnel for surveillance duties will be consistent with staff,
funds, and other resource limitations. Schedules should allow for surveillance during peak visitor
use, especially during weekends and/or holidays. Night surveillance by rangers is a district option
which may be considered, as necessary, to meet project and Corps objectives and provide
adequate visitor security.
e. The use of computer data systems should be encouraged at projects to record citation
information and facilitate the availability of information to aid in defining problem areas.
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