Bureau of Reclamation Security Response Force explained

The Bureau of Reclamation Security Response Force (USBR SRF), is the federal security guard force of the United States Bureau of Reclamation (USBR), part of the United States Department of the Interior (DOI).^[1]

The Security Response Force replaced the former Hoover Dam Police, in 2017.

They are an armed quick-reaction force for USBR property (water dams).^[2]

Agencyname:	Bureau of Reclamation Security Response Force
Nativename:	Security Response Force
Abbreviation:	SRF
Patch:	File:United States Bureau of Reclamation Security Response Force patch.jpg
Patchcaption:	United States Bureau of Reclamation Security Response Force patch
Logocaption:	Logo of the United States Bureau of Reclamation
Flag:	File:Flag of the United States Department of the Interior.svg
Flagcaption:	Flag of the United States Department of the Interior
Formedyear:	2017
Preceding1:	Hoover Dam Police
Country:	United States
Federal:	Yes
Headquarters:	Boulder City, Nevada
Parentagency:	United States Bureau of Reclamation
Website:	Bureau of Reclamation Security Response Force DOI Official Website Security Response Force USBR Official Website

Structure and Duties

The Security Response Force (SRF) is the security federal guard force of the Bureau of Reclamation. Personnel are known as "Security Response Force Officer"

of the following locations:

• Hoover Dam
• Grand Coulee Dam
• Glen Canyon Dam

The SRF protects the delivery of water and power to the public.

SRF protect employees, visitors and public on Reclamation lands and Bureau of Reclamation property.^[3]

History

The Hoover Dam used to be policed by the Hoover Dam Police, but they were disbanded in 2017.The Hoover Dam is now served by the National Park Service Law Enforcement Rangers and the SRF.

The NPS Rangers are more law-enforcement/rescue focussed and SRF is more security-force focussed.^[4]

Uniform

SRF officers wear a tactical style uniform, with polo shirts, khaki trousers, equipment vests, baseball caps and boots.^[5]

Equipment

SRF officers are armed personnel.They have marked vehicles with lightbars and spotlights.^[6]

See also

• Hoover Dam Police
• Federal Law Enforcement

Notes and References

1. Web site: Bureau of Reclamation Security Response Force . doi.gov . February 17, 2022 . November 25, 2022.
2. Web site: Reclamation . Bureau of . Security Response Force: Training Center at Grand Coulee Dam . youtube.com . November 25, 2022.
3. Web site: Security Response Force . usbr.gov . November 25, 2022.
4. Web site: Security Response Force . usbr.gov . November 25, 2022.
5. Web site: Bureau of Reclamation Security Response Force . doi.gov . February 17, 2022 . November 25, 2022.
6. Web site: krkatonka . n/a . Response Force of Hoover Dam Security . flickr.com . April 2, 2018 . November 25, 2022.