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Doug Burgum Praises US Park Police for Removing Homeless Camps and Graffiti

Forbes Breaking NewsSeptember 7, 20251 min1,813 views
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US Park Police: A Historic Force

  • ๐Ÿ›๏ธ The US Park Police, established in 1791 by President George Washington, is the nation's oldest federal police force.
  • ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ Their responsibilities include protecting iconic national monuments such as the National Mall, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, and the Statue of Liberty.

Enforcement of Laws in DC

  • ๐Ÿšจ Under the Biden administration, federal park areas in DC became sites for numerous homeless camps.
  • โœ… Following President Trump's executive order on March 27th, the US Park Police have removed over 70 homeless camps from DC's federal park properties.
  • ๐ŸŽจ They are also enforcing laws against graffiti on monuments, having removed over 80 instances of vandalism.

Morale and Mission

  • ๐Ÿ‘ The rank-and-file members of the US Park Police are reportedly pleased to be enforcing the law again.
  • ๐Ÿ‘ฎ Whether on vehicles, on foot, or on horseback, the police are continuing to perform their duties effectively.
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Burgum expressed thanks for President Trump's leadership and the police's dedication to their mission.
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