Proudly Serving Since 1791

The United States Park Police was created by President George Washington in 1791. The Force functions as a unit of the National Park Service with jurisdiction in all Federal parks. U.S. Park Police officers are located in the Washington, DC, New York City, and San Francisco metropolitan areas, and investigate and detain persons suspected of committing offenses against the United States. Officers also carry out services for many notable events conducted in the national parks.  


U.S. Park Police 24-hour Emergency Numbers

  • Washington, DC: (202) 610-7500
  • New York Field Office: (718) 354-4700
  • San Francisco Field Office: (415) 561-5656  

For our non-emergency numbers, click here. 


 

 

 

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A U.S. Park Police officer at the World War II Memorial.
Downtown Patrol in Washington, DC

A U.S. Park Police officer at the World War II Memorial.

Recognizing Women who serve on the U.S. Park Police
Recognizing Women who serve on the USPP

"Video - Women who serve on the U.S. Park Police describe why they decided to join our organization"

The New York Field Office Horse Mounted Patrol during the New York City Marathon in 2013.
U.S. Park Police Horse Patrol

The New York Field Office Horse Mounted Patrol during the New York City Marathon in 2013.

U.S. Park Police Aviation Unit
U.S. Park Police Aviation Unit

A U.S. Park Police Aviation Unit officer checks instruments on the Eagle.

U.S. Park Police safeguard national icons/monuments in San Francisco, Washington, DC and New York.
Icon Protection

U.S. Park Police safeguard national icons/monuments in San Francisco, Washington, DC and New York.

Employment Opportunities
Recruiting

Employment Opportunities

The annotated history of the U.S. Park Police.
History of the Force

The annotated history of the U.S. Park Police.

The U.S. Park Police hosts CONTOMS training for first responders.
Training Registration

The U.S. Park Police hosts Counter Narcotics & Terrorism Operational Medical Support (CONTOMS) training for first responders.

Photos of the U.S. Park Police.
U.S. Park Police Photos

Photos of the U.S. Park Police.

Last updated: March 27, 2024

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