2009 National Law Enforcement Explorer Leadership Academy - US Marshals Service

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Alright, now that I've figured out posting photos on this site, I'm gonna share all my stuff from this summer.

Some of these photos are from sensitive areas not open to the public, but I assure you I had permission from the agencies involved to take these photos, there was plenty of stuff I COULDN'T shoot that I wish I could have...

Outside shot of FBI Headquarters, we didn't get to go inside but on the day where we were sightseeing we stopped by to take some shots.

Various FBI Police vehicles, FBI Police is essentially a Headquarters Security agency for the Bureau.

National Law Enforcement Officer's Memorial:

No, this isn't The Riddler, this is the "Free Government Money Program" guy on TV, he was filming for his new video here. Hilarious, also a very nice guy.

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US Marshal's Service Headquarters, 9th Floor I think. If you've ever been to the Crystal City Shops, this is the building above it, and the reason all the elevators have Court Security Officers.

The obligatory press conference sign

Standard USMS Equipment for the DC Regional Fugitive Task Force:

One of our classmates all Tac'd out courtesy of the USMS Special Operations Group:

Yes, thats me, and yes, that's a Taser in that SOG Marshal's hand, and yes, that hurt like hell.

Had to try on the tac-vest

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Director John Clark of the United States Marshals Service (Any Tom Clancy fans out there that find that as funny as I did?)

Obligatory picture in front of the press conference sign:

Old Marshals badges in the USMS Museum:

This is real:

United States Air Force Memorial:

Tomb Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Tomb Guard inspecting his replacement (left), who is actually one of only a handful of female Tomb Guards

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Wreath Laying detail. The wreath for this presentation was hung by an Honor Guard of 4 law enforcement Explorers with our group, a very big honor for our class.

I realize this picture is odd, but look at it and read the caption below:

This photo was taken in a TOTALLY non-descript building within the downtown DC area, with a non-descript lobby and security guard. You pass through a magnetometer and walk around a corner to see this:

The sign within the secure zone of Secret Service Headquarters:

The following are photos of Secret Service equipment salvaged from the site of World Trade Center Building 7:

An old magic button carried by members of the President's family. Press it and black Suburbans and guys in suits with submachine guns come out of everywhere:

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Various shields carried by the now defunct White House Police, Uniformed Secret Service and Secret Service Special Agents:

Window of President Reagan's limousine recovered after the assassination attempt:

This is a real, retired military helo painted up as Marine One used for training Special Agents how to move Protectee's from the helo to vehicles or vice versa

Mockup of old Air Force One used for the same purpose:

UNFORTUNATELY, I was not allowed to take pictures within the Secret Service weapons library, but suffice it to say, if you can think of a gun, it is in this room. Not kidding, they have Elvis' gold-plated, pearl handled Colt .45. Along with some more heavy weaponry like miniguns and rocket launchers.

Next up is the Emergency Vehicle Operations Course team and their toys... none of these vehicles are in-use on the roads, just as training units.

ACTUAL limousine used by President Clinton

I apologize for this shot, its horrible, but its cramped quarters in that garage. This is the actual limo used by USSS SA's to extract President Reagan when a hostage-taker attacked the clubhouse of a golf course the POTUS was playing at.

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Limos used in President Bush's convoys, some occupied by the POTUS and some occupied by the elite Counter-Assault Team.

And the Piece de resistance, the Agents took two chargers out on the test track. This photo is misleading, those cars are actually midway through a J-Turn, a 180 degree maneuver. The kicker, they had no radios or cell phones to time this... These guys can drive.

ATF National Laboratory in Maryland, this place is the most advanced forensics lab I've ever seen. Also, they can build a TWO STORY house INSIDE the lab and burn it to recreate arson scenes. Obviously, I couldn't take many pictures inside.

ATF Mobile Command Center

Old National Response Team truck:

Pierce National Response Team truck:

Inside the Command Truck:

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Marine Corps Barracks Washington, also known as "8th and I" where we had the honor of watching the Marine Corps Sundown Parade:

Home of the Commandant of the United States Marine Corps:

Marine Corps Barracks Washington, pictured from left to right:

Alpha Company, 2nd Platoon

Alpha Company, 3rd Platoon also known as the Silent Drill Team. The lighting sucked for me to get a shot of them, and flash photography is prohibited.

Bravo Company

Pentagon Memorial:

Air Force Memorial in the background:

From the plane on my way home:

Back in New York:

PAPD ESU:

And thats it, I have like 200 more photos, these are just the highlights, any requests for specific stuff, ask, I might have something.

Edited October 1, 2009 by SageVigiles

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The following were JUST sent to me by the US Marshals Service official photographer, I have permission to reproduce them.

Wreath Laying at the National Law Enforcement Officer's Memorial, the Chief in the white shirt is Chief Veid of the Newport, MN Police Department, one of the program advisors:

Asst. Explorer In Charge Pena of the FBI Explorer Post (New York City Field Office) and Explorer Velazquez of the Los Angeles Police Department Northeast Division Explorer Post laying the wreath on behalf of the USMS Explorer Academy:

Some of my classmates getting etchings of Officers/Deputies they have a connection with on the wall of the Law Enforcement Memorial:

US Secret Service K9 in action:

Class Photo:

Acting Director Kenneth E. Melson of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives:

Edited October 2, 2009 by SageVigiles

[HazMatHarry 0]

Great Pics! Thats a lot of tactical pants....

I'm off to the NAtional Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend at NFA.

Hopefully I'll have some interesting pics to share when I get back....

[nycemt728 49]

Great pictures, looks like a fun opportunity. Any pics from the USPP?

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Park Police or Postal Police? We went to Park Police but my camera was dead. Pretty cool stuff there, they showed us their Bike Patrol, Mounted Unit, SWAT team, Aviation Unit and Firearms Training Simulator. They are actually starting a Police Explorer Post this fall. I'll see if I can grab some pictures from my friends.

[nycemt728 49]

USPP-United States Park Police... thanks any pics would be great, little know agency but some pretty big responsibilities!

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You ain't kidding. I'll try to hunt down some pictures from some classmates and get them up, but no promises.

[Jared1979 19]

nice photos