The 2009 version of Reference Manual 9 is now available on InsideNPS. RM-9 supplements Directorâs Order 9 in providing policy and direction for the National Park Serviceâs law enforcement program. Click on the link at bottom to obtain a copy.
A parallel document, General Orders, provides a similar function for the US Park Police.
This update marks the culmination of a multi-year project, with input from field rangers and employees at all levels of the agency.
The new version of RM-9 is effective immediately and supersedes pre-existing and interim policies for law enforcement.
Printed versions of RM-9 have been formatted as a book, similar in size to Title 36 CFR, and will be distributed to the field through the regions in June.
The online version is in a versatile PDF format. The document will be subject to ongoing review to ensure it will remain a dynamic tool for managers to support the NPS mission. Notification of updates will be made to the field through the regions. Updated printed versions will be available annually.
Questions may be referred to Greg Jackson, deputy chief for operations and policy, Division of Law Enforcement, Security, and Emergency Services.
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