Law Enforcement and Security Operations

Images of police and military officers engaged in various tasks, including security checks, active shooter drills, and operational training exercises.

Police Officers Standing by Police Car

Police officer in bulletproof vest outdoors, back view

031109-F-0881Z-009. Base: Baghdad International Airport Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: Army SP

U.S. Marine Corps military police officers with Marine Corps Base Hawaii Provost Marshal Office prepare to breach a room in response to a notional active shooter drill during Exercise Lethal Breeze 2023, MCBH, June 27, 2023. The exercise was conducted in partnership with state and federal law enforcement and local responders, with the purpose of enhancing cohesion, response proficiency, and safety measures throughout the installation.

Department of the Army Security Officer Troy Shaver, a veteran of the Air Force security police and a member of the Presidio of Monterey guard force for 16 months, checks a motorists document at PoM, Calif., Jan. 26.

Marines with the Fleet Marine Force conduct a remote advise and assist exercise alongside active duty and prior service evaluators during RAVEN, April 27, 2022. RAVEN is a training exercise held to evaluate all aspects of a Marine Special Operations Company prior to a special operations deployment.

Chad Smith, a paramedic with the Charleston Fire Department, demonstrates how to staunch bleeding by applying pressure to Jacob Ballanis leg, a street crimes officer with Anderson City Police Department, Sept. 26, 2022, at the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy in Columbia. The South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy hosted a weeklong Federal Bureaus of Investigation Special Weapons and Tactics summit to train law enforcement officers in firearms, close quarters combat, tactical medical care, patrolling tactics and familiarize officers with improvised explosive devices.

Police officers talking

Police Officers Standing by Police Car

Dennys Colón, a community actions team deputy with Richland County Sheriffs Office, scans a hallway for threats during an improvised explosive device training exercise Sept. 28, 2022, at the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy in Columbia. The South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy hosted a weeklong Federal Bureaus of Investigation Special Weapons and Tactics summit to train law enforcement officers in firearms, close quarters combat, tactical medical care, patrolling tactics and familiarize officers with improvised explosive devices.

ICE arrests border security, public safety threats during national operation. National effort aligned with current civil immigration enforcement priorities. WASHINGTON U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) officers apprehended over 100 noncitizens following the conclusion of a national operation focused on noncitizens removed from the U.S. within the last five years pursuant to a final order, who subsequently reentered without authorization and have been determined to be a credible threat to border security or public safety. Of those arrested during the June 1-7 operation, most have convictions for crimes including, but not limited to, aggravated assault with a gun, robbery, burglary, kidnapping, hit and run, drug trafficking, and child molestation.

Security guard aiming gun at thief

Sgt. Ronald Schmiedel, a police officer with the San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department conducts a safety brief with U.S. Marines from Marine Air-Ground Task Force Training Command, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, explosive ordnance disposal prior to destroying of a 155 mm high-explosive artillery round in Joshua Tree, California, Jan. 4, 2024. EOD partnered with the SBCSD to destroy the unexploded ordnance found at a construction site in a residential area. Due to the volatile nature of the artillery shell, EOD safely detonated the round on site in accordance with authorized procedures.

Law & Order, Crime, POlice, Detail of ploice officers belt with handcuffs etc.

Police, portrait and rifle with protection service by vehicle at night for law enforcement, city patrol and crime prevention. Public safety, man in uniform and officer in neighborhood for security

Close-up of Police Officer's Gun

Police officer in squad car, radioing in to headquarters.

Law enforcement canine exercises on the occasion of the U.S. Park Police "K-9 Graduation"

020610-A-9373G-040. Base: Glennwood Springs State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ARNG

A U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer with the Office of Field Operations talks with a local resident about heavily flooded, impassable, roads left behind by Hurricane Ian in Venice, Fla., Sept. 29, 2022. CBP photo by Glenn Fawcett

Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations Honor Guard Team compete during National Police Week in Washington D.C.

A U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer with the Office of Field Operations talks with a local resident about heavily flooded, impassable, roads left behind by Hurricane Ian in Venice, Fla., Sept. 29, 2022. CBP photo by Glenn Fawcett

Deputy Thomas Williamson, Walton County Sheriffs Department, moves in toward a simulated target during an active assailant exercise Dec. 6 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The exercise, involving explosive ordnance disposal students from the Navy EOD school, took place deep within the Eglin range. The exercise tested the response capabilities of the 96th Test Wing, Okaloosa and Walton County law enforcement, fire departments and medical personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

U.S.Customs and Border Protection officers with the Office of Field Operations conduct oversight operations at the Region IV Emergency Operations Center in Doral, Fla., Sept. 29, 2022. CBP photo by Glenn Fawcett

Police Officers Separated by Police Tape

A local news reporter interviews members of the F-16 Viper Demonstration Team at the Titans of Flight Air Expo, Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, April 8, 2022. The airshow showcases more than 50 aerial demonstration performances and static aircraft displays.

Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to Pima County, Arizona's border area with Mexico, where he joined U.S. Customs and Border Protection personnel for meetings, tours, flights, inspections

SWAT Team Preparing Climbing Equipment

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Nicholas Owens, an explosive ordnance technician assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, coaches a member of the Pamlico County Sheriffs Department on how to perform a remote detonation at the explosive ordnance range, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, July 18, 2022. MCAS Cherry Point EOD and the Onslow County and Pamlico County Sheriff Departments conducted a joint training exercise to demonstrate the effects of different ordnance materials, allowing local law enforcement to better identify materials and understand the appropriate times to employ EOD.

Joint Security, Law enforcement, fire and emergency services exercise

Rhino protection unit personnel patrolling in Way Kambas National Park, Sumatra, Indonesia

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Zachary Dieleman, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Prevention Office provides clues to Chief Master Sgt. Joseph K. Croswait, 379th ECES/CEM, to understand building evacuation routes during the fire prevention week escape room challenge. During a fire emergency, building evacuation is the primary safety priority. Therefore, knowing your exit routes is essential for everyone's safety here in Al Udeid AB.

Man detained in handcuffs. Prisoner or arrested man in handcuffs

240205-N-MQ631-1075 Groton, CT. (Feb. 5, 2024) Submarine Base New London's security forces participate in Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain 2024 (CS-SC24). CS-SC is conducted by Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFFC) and Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) on all Navy installations in the continental U.S. to enhance the readiness of our Navy security forces. Navy

A prison guard locking a prison cell door

USFWS refuge employee speaks with local law enforcement officer. Subjects: Connecting people with nature; Youth; Work of the Service; Education; Education outreach; Wildlife refuges; Employees (USFWS); uniforms; service patch. Location: Oregon. Fish and Wildlife Service Site: WILLIAM L. FINLEY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE.

Police arresting woman at night

Members of the U.S. Secret Service provide security during the United Nations General Assembly in New York City, New York, Sept. 21, 2022.

A Coast Guard Maritime Safety and Security New Orleans team member removes his ear protection following a course of fire May 12th, 2022, in Kiln, Mississippi. Maritime Safety and Security Team New Orleans maintains weapon proficiency by conducting firearms training throughout the year.

Law & Order, Crime, POlice, Detail of ploice officers belt with handcuffs etc.

Material from Vice Admiral Allen - Principal Federal Official - 26-HK-369-132. Hurricane Katrina

Two SWAT team members taking position

Breanna Lawson, a K-9 officer assigned to ProMedica Security, and Storm, a K-9 assigned to ProMedica Security, prepare to search vehicle as they enter the Ohio National Guards 180th Fighter Wing in Swanton, Ohio, July 21, 2022. The K-9 officers visited the 180FW to learn about the units security forces mission, sharing best practices and strengthening community partnerships.

Miscellaneous - Coast Guard Operations - 26-HK-433-119. Hurricane Katrina

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gerald Luna, a 7th Airlift Squadron pilot, briefs University of Washington ROTC cadets during a tour at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Feb. 23, 2024. Team McChord opened its doors to the cadets, so they could have the opportunity to better understand the McChord mission and see how each Airman contributes to it. Air Force

The Minnesota National Guards 55th Civil Support Team(CST) conducts a Collective Lanes Training, at the Columbia Heights Membrane Plant in Columbia Heights, Minnesota, September 20, 2022. Army North observed the exercise to provide feedback before the unit's Training Proficiency Evaluation next year. (Minnesota National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Mahsima Alkamooneh)

Coast Guard Cutters - Dauntless (WMEC 624) - 26-HK-73-101. CGC Dauntless -- Coast Guardsmen on interior stairwell of commercial vessel -- 050928. Hurricane Katrina

011017-N-5961C-003. Base: Crowley 450-10 Barge Scene Major Command Shown: CINCPACFLT

Man, arms crossed and police officer for service, city and uniform for responsibility in town. Male person, law enforcement and cop on public patrol for security, sunglasses and authority in traffic

Close up side view of mid adult female Caucasian law enforcement officer hand on gun in holster.

A member of the Kuwaiti police force, armed with an M-16A2 rifle, prepares to patrol an area with other officers. The force is functioning with half of its total membership one month after the liberation of Kuwait during Operation Desert Storm. Base: Kuwait City Country: Kuwait(KWT)

Rear view of a police officer

Col. Robert Ura, Hillsborough County Sheriff, gives remarks during an opening ceremony for National Police Week May 16, 2022, at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida. Every year, MacDill Airmen come together to celebrate National Police Week by honoring security forces members who currently serve, have served and who have paid the ultimate sacrifice while in the line of duty. National Police Week (May 15 - 21) is held annually to honor military and civilian police officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

A military police Soldier with 16th MP Brigade speaks with school children from the local North Carolina community Sept. 15, 2022, about what it is like to patrol on base at Fort Bragg, N.C. This was part of Fort Braggs Meet Your Army Day that showcased different aspects of Army life to the public.

ORLANDO, Fla. - The Emergency Response Team, or ERT, from NASA's Kennedy Space Center competed in the 30th Annual SWAT Round-Up International in Orlando, Florida. The competitors were, from left to right, Charles Pedrick, Nick Romero, Tim Byrne, Jimmie Wright, Jason Connors, Jason Sadowski, Bryan Baylis and Nate Moore.

Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to Pima County, Arizona's border area with Mexico, where he joined U.S. Customs and Border Protection personnel for meetings, tours, flights, inspections

050903-N-1467R-030. Base: New Orleans State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Palace guards on parade, Wat Phra Kaew and the Grand Palace; Bangkok, Thailand

Helo Air Station - 26-HK-147-12. Hurricane Katrina

Security personnel with bomb detecting dogs in action outside 21st Street entrance of Harry S. Truman Building

The unit colors of Detachment 9, 67th Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Squadron, are cased during a ceremony marking the detachment's deactivation. Base: Zaragosa Air Base Country: Spain (ESP)

Hurricane Gustav, Chauvin, LA, September 4, 2008 US&R Team leader, Tom Kelley (L) gives directions to team members of the Tennessee Task Force 1 (Tenn TF-1) out of Memphis, as they conduct neighborhood Search and Rescue operations in this Lafourche Parrish community. Emergency teams have come in from all across the United States. Barry Bahler/FEMA.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Lt. Col. James Gresham, commander, 716th Test Squadron, welcomes attendees to the squadron's Open House and Family Day, Nov. 21, 2022, at Arnold Air Force Base, Tennessee. The 716 TS conducts aerodynamic effects and store separation ground testing in wind tunnels located at Arnold AFB; White Oak, Maryland; and Mountain View, California.

(From left) Staff Sgt. Ruiz Adrian” Ayala and Staff Sgt. Westin Schuler, explosive ordinance disposal technicians assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, conduct a final brief for a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device training scenario with security forces and wing safety, moments before the event July 29, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The no-notice exercise began just after midnight with the intent of examining the vigilance and practices of 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron and EOD Airmen.

Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne and aides to Pima County, Arizona for tours of the Mexican border area, discussions with local Interior staff and Customs and Border Patrol personnel

Washington, Olympia, military airshow.

Paul Oakes, 100th Civil Engineer Squadron driver operator, operates the vehicle he used to resupply fire engines during an emergency fire response near Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, April 5, 2022. The water tanker vehicle can resupply up to eight British fire engines with only a single tank.

A U.S. Secret Service Uniform Division Officer and K9 Handler sweeps the landing zone with her working dog, K9 Warsaw, in preparation for the arrival of the 46th President of the United States for the United Nations General Assembly in New York City, New York, Sept. 20, 2022.

Inter-American Defense College Leadership, students and staff participate in a 9/11 Never Forget Challenge on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., Sept. 9, 2022. The event included a 2,200 steps per teams in relay mode activity to remember the fallen, the injured and everyone who was impacted by the events of 9/11. The steps challenge was designed simulate the equivalent steps of the World Trade Center Tower.

Police Officer Wearing Sunglasses

Participants, supporters, vehicles on hand for the annual Rolling Thunder motorcycle rally, on behalf of the Prisoners of War-Missing in Action (POW-MIA) cause, through Washington, D.C., with Secretary Dirk Kempthorne among the riders

Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge - New Orleans Flood Operations - Personnel - 26-HK-379-72. Hurricane Katrina

Police Officers Searching Field With Police Dog

Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne and aides to Pima County, Arizona for tours of the Mexican border area, discussions with local Interior staff and Customs and Border Patrol personnel

Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge - New Orleans Flood Operations - Personnel - 26-HK-380-21. Hurricane Katrina

Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge - New Orleans Flood Operations - Personnel - 26-HK-379-50. Hurricane Katrina

U.S. Army Garrison Benelux Directorate of Emergency Services and SHAPE Federal Police gather around the mobile Incident Control Point take during a suspicious package training, on Chièvres Air Base, Belgium, March 27, 2022. The training allowed USAG Benelux Directorate of Emergency Services to test interoperability with host nation emergency services.

040602-F-7418E-001. Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR)

Florida Army National Guard Spc. Danyer Rodriguez assigned to Charlie Company, 753rd Brigade Engineer Battalion greets a resident of Lehigh Acres Florida at a point of distribution (POD) mission during emergency response efforts from Hurricane Ian 5 Oct. 2022. Spc. Rodriguez and his team provided the residents of Lehigh Acres with food, water, ice and other supplies that were not accessible after the hurricane. (Florida Army National Guard photo credit by Staff Sgt. Cassandra Vieira)

1990s POLICE OFFICER ARRESTING CUFFING MOTORIST FOR DRUNK DRIVING

For the first time since the pandemic, law enforcement professionals from Fort Riley and the surrounding communities got together for the Quarterly Law Enforcement Breakfast in Grandview Plaza, Kansas, Oct. 13. Included in the group were officers and leaders from Fort Riley, Junction City, Geary County and several other area agencies. The goal, share information and intelligence to keep lines of communication open between agency offices.

Policeman, car and zombie at crime scene, horror and monster or scary infected person in trunk of vehicle. Authority, danger and supernatural beast or survivor, rescue and undead person for terror

040506-F-6665C-001. Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AFSPC

Events marking the debut of the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial traveling exhibit, Corps of Discovery II, at Monticello, Virginia

Police, yellow line and crime scene in outdoor for murder, homicide and restricted area for investigation. No entry, cross or prohibition sign for public and forensic collection of evidence on field

Portrait of a frustrated police officer, photographed against a black background.

Law enforcement canine exercises on the occasion of the U.S. Park Police "K-9 Graduation"

Breanna Lawson, a K-9 officer assigned to ProMedica Security, and Storm, a K-9 assigned to ProMedica Security, search a vehicle as it enters the Ohio National Guards 180th Fighter Wing in Swanton, Ohio, July 21, 2022. The K-9 officers visited the 180FW to learn about the units security forces mission, sharing best practices and strengthening community partnerships.

Plainclothes policeman with gun and handcuffs

Coast Guard Cutters - Dauntless (WMEC 624) - 26-HK-73-186. CGC Dauntless-- Coast Guardsman with civilian searching interior of commercial vessel -- 050928. Hurricane Katrina

Miscellaneous - Security Photos - 26-HK-436-101. Hurricane Katrina

The last departing Afghan evacuees residing with Task Force Holloman step into their departure vehicle on Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Jan. 26, 2022. The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Northern Command, and in support of the Department of State and Department of Homeland Security, is providing transportation, temporary housing, medical screening, and general support for at least 50,000 Afghan evacuees at suitable facilities, in permanent or temporary structures, as quickly as possible. This initiative provides Afghan evacuees essential support at secure locations outside Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Moore)

During a training exercise of a simulated automobile accident, the driver of the vehicle place red flares as the Luke AFB, Arizona, security police arrive in the background. Exact Date Shot Unknown. Country: Unknown

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