Throughout my career with the National Park Service it has been my experience that there is one common factor in well-run parks — interdivisional cooperation and teamwork. That is why I am happy to have another issue of Ranger highlight a very important career field, law enforcement.

No matter what career field one may be in, it is important to have an understanding of the functions and challenges faced by other fields. The accomplishment of the law enforcement mission in the Park Service is critical for all of us. Without the crime prevention, emergency medical services or search and rescue provided by law enforcement, many employees and visitors would find their experience in our parks to be less than ideal. I hope that we all make efforts to know and understand what our co-workers go through and how we can make their jobs easier.

I would also like to take this opportunity to encourage all of you to come to Charleston this December. ANPR is hard at work to make this Rendezvous a memorable one. Don’t forget that Charleston is a truly beautiful city with great opportunities for recreation, dining and shopping. So please take the time to renew old acquaintances, make new ones and create great memories.

You will find more information at the Rendezvous section of this website.