On July 30th, 2019, I had the opportunity to assist in protecting the President of the United States and Virginia legislative dignitaries. President Trump visited Jamestown, Virginia to give a speech regarding the 400th anniversary of the representative government in the United States of America. Legislative dignitaries of Virginia came to Jamestown Island to hold a general assembly meeting inside of Colonial Historical National Park’s “Jamestown Church” which is historically known for one of the oldest remnants of Colonial America. Many historical events took place in Jamestown Church including the marriage of Pocahontas and John Rolfe.
Ranger Bussell, Colonial National Historical Park
Protecting legislative dignitaries did not only require National Park Service law enforcement, but many other law enforcement departments such as the United States Secret Service, Department of Homeland Security, United States Park Police, Virginia Capitol Police, Virginia State Police, Virginia Marine Police, Norfolk City Police, and James City County Police. Despite the many idiosyncrasies that each department holds, it was amazing to witness and participate in all of the departments involved working together for one goal. I was able to network and seek career advice with various employees in the National Park Service from all different parts of the United States.
I gained familiarization on Incident Action Plan (IAP), Emergency Response Team (ERT), and physical security operations. As I close out my week with Colonial Historical National Park, I am fortunate to shadow under Park Rangers who gave me as much experience and knowledge as possible so that I can be best prepared for SLETP. I will forever be thankful for this experience.
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