PWS_Attch_S015_1.pdf

United States Department of the Interior

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

UNITED STATES PARK POLICE

New York Field Office Statue of Liberty National Monument

Liberty Island New York, New York 10004

IN REPLY REFER TO:

May 13, 2015

Memorandum

To: All Contractors, Subcontractors, Concessionaires & Partners of the National Park Service

From: Captain Raymond Closs Liberty District Commander, United States Park Police

Subject: Guidelines for Park Access and Credentialing

The Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island Immigration Museum are American Icons of freedom, recognizable around the world. The United States Park Police provide law enforcement and security services at this National Park Service site. Access to this site is restricted and regulated by our “Guidelines for Park Access & Credentialing” plan. This comprehensive plan is designed to enhance security operations at the park. Your cooperation and adherence to these guidelines is required and appreciated.

Attachments (1) Guidelines for Park Access & Credentialing (revised 05/13/15)

Attachment S015

Statue of Liberty N.M. & Ellis Island Guidelines for Park Access & Credentialing

The following rules and procedures shall guide all Contractors, Subcontractors, Concessionaires and Partners of the National Park Service through the process of obtaining a Park ID for authorized access to the Park.

Park Identification Cards

• A completed U.S. Park Police Identification Card Application & Background Check Request Form (attached) must be submitted to the U.S. Park Police (USPP) at least (2) weeks in advance of the employment or work start date. All ID applications shall be submitted to Mr. Douglas Osoba, U.S.

Park Police Administrative Assistant. The Administrative Secretary‟s desk is located inside the Ellis Island Police Office (EPO); see attached map. Direct contact: Douglas_osoba@nps.gov Phone:

646-356-2121. For all requests, a copy shall be provided to the Chief of Facilities Management.

• All criminal history must be included on the form. Although the main concern of the USPP is serious criminal activity, and/or appearance on terrorist watch lists, omission of minor criminal incidents is a credibility issue which will delay approval and may be cause for denial. Intentionally providing false information in any way will result in denial of the application.

• Once the application is approved you will be required to arrange an appointment with Douglas to have your photograph taken and ID card issued. You must come in person to EPO for this appointment.

Digital photographs will not be accepted via email.

• ID cards will be valid for the anticipated term of the project or for a (1) year period for concessioners and long term contractors.

• A replacement ID card will not be issued unless the expired or damaged card is returned. If the ID card is lost or stolen a report must be immediately filed with the U.S Park Police. The USPP case number must be provided to the U.S. Park Police Administrative Secretary prior to issuance of the replacement card.

• Short-term contractors & sub-contractors (requiring access for up to 7 calendar days) do not require a Park ID, but will need to be placed on a list to obtain a day-pass at the service entrance. This can be accomplished by requesting access for non-NPS credentialed contractors or visitors through your NPS Project Manager or designated NPS point of contact. These requests will be routed to Ms.

Kathleeen Qorraj, Management Specialist, who will have the requests approved and added to the access list. Direct contact: Kathleen_qorraj@nps.gov Phone: 646-356-2102.

• The day-pass program is designed to allow access to visitors and/or contractors who will be on site for a very brief period. If we identify that you are attempting to utilize the day-pass program for a period beyond (7) calendar days you will be removed from the list and prohibited from entering the park.

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• Be prepared to present your Park ID/day-pass to a USPP Officer or National Park Service (NPS) employee if you are in an area closed to the general public. Generally, the ID/day pass should be worn on an outer garment and kept readily visible at all times. You will also be required to present a Federal or State issued photo ID at the service entrance during the check-in & screening process.

Violations of this policy will be documented and relayed to your NPS point of contact.

Truck Deliveries & Access

• Deliveries via Post IV can be arranged (7) days a week, between the hours of 0700 to 1400.

(48) hours advance notice is required.

• Vehicles attempting to enter the Park through Post IV in Liberty State Park must be placed on the access log by your NPS point of contact. All concessionaires/project managers will have a designated person who will act as a single point of contact with the NPS. This individual will be responsible for properly completing the Post IV & MIO access request forms (attached) and providing these forms to the Confidential Assistant to the Superintendent prior to 1400 hours each day. The list for Monday will be submitted Friday afternoon along with any requests for weekend access.

• All trucks must be equipped with a lift gate for canine access. The center isle of the truck must be left open to allow for a walkthrough. Delivery trucks cannot be overloaded, or the driver will be required to empty out the truck‟s contents at Post IV for canine inspection. Some deliveries may not be easily screened (soil or cement for example) and an officer may need to be present when off loaded.

• The driver's name, company name and receiving company or NPS point of contact must be provided.

Driver and all delivery personnel must carry a valid photo ID. The driver must have a bill of lading.

The time of delivery must be provided.

• Armored vehicles must be on the Post IV access list. When an armored vehicle arrives at Post IV the driver must stop the vehicle and make contact with the USPP Officer. The driver must provide valid photo identification and open the back of the vehicle for a visual only inspection. At no time will the driver be asked to leave the vehicle unattended. Barring any exigent circumstance, a USPP Officer or canine team will not enter the armored vehicle.

• There may be random inspections of departing motor vehicles & vessels.

• All persons and bags are subject to search and canine inspection when entering or departing the park and at all times while on-site.

• Unscheduled or late deliveries (whether by boat or Post IV bridge) will be denied access and turned away by USPP.

Barge Deliveries & Access

• All barges & vessels will be screened by a USPP Canine Team prior to entering the maritime security zones or arriving at Liberty or Ellis Island. Be advised that unauthorized entry into the USCG security zones around the islands is a violation of law and punishable by appropriate law enforcement action including summons issuance and/or arrest. At no time should a vessel enter the security zone without permission. (See attached security zone map)

• Emergency requests may be made by calling the 24 Hour USPP Dispatch Center at (718) 338-3988.

• Deliveries by water, with a qualified need to go directly to Liberty or Ellis Island, must be arranged at least (48) hours in advance and are by strict appointment only.

• Canine Sweep requests for off-site locations such as Miller‟s Launch require dedicated personnel and will be considered on a case by case basis. Additional canine teams may be required to accommodate these requests. The NPS/USPP will provide a cost estimate to the contractor for services outside 0600-1400 or at locations other than Post IV (NJ), Liberty State Park (NJ), or Battery Park (NY) where canine teams are typically assigned. The contractor will be responsible for reimbursement of all expenses related to these special request sweeps. A minimum of (48) hours advance notice is required and a weekly summary of scheduled deliveries is preferred.

• In rare cases USPP may be able to accommodate waterside screening at buoy 35 in NY harbor. This is risky and heavily dependent on weather conditions and other factors. These requests will considered on a case by case basis and, if approved, will be by strict appointment only.

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• Canine sweeps for waterside deliveries may be conducted at a pre-arranged local boat ramp or marina such as Liberty Landing Marina (NJ), or Miller‟s Launch in Staten Island (NY). After the sweep is completed the vessel will either be escorted by The U.S. Park Police Marine Patrol Unit (MPU) or be monitored on CCTV while entering the security zone. In some cases a USPP Officer may remain present on the barge while it is in transit to Liberty Island.

Prohibited Items

All firearms (even if licensed in a State) Air Guns, BB/Pellet guns & all ammunition Knives, machetes, and all bladed instruments All weapons including items that can be considered or used as weapons Self-defense items including stun guns and pepper spray/mace Bats, clubs and all striking instruments, including brass knuckles Flammable liquids, dangerous chemicals and aerosols are prohibited Alcohol and all narcotics/drugs are prohibited ALL Explosives including fireworks

*****You may be permitted to possess tools and other equipment specifically required for the project with the explicit consent of your NPS point of contact, who will be responsible for providing this information to the USPP*****

Restricted Areas

• Contractors and subcontractors are only authorized to be on-site in a designated work zone.

Individuals may not enter closed or restricted areas, or take park property as souvenirs. The vast majority of buildings and other park resources are historic in nature and therefore protected by ARPA

(Archeological Resource Protection Act). This Federal Law protects the resources against theft, destruction and vandalism. ARPA imposes severe penalties for these types of violations.

Parking

• Parking on Ellis Island is limited and restricted.

• The Confidential Assistant to the Superintendent may issue a limited number of parking placards; so car-pooling may be necessary.

• The placards will allow parking in specifically designated areas. You are only authorized to park in the area reflected on your parking pass. Violators of this policy will be issued summonses and may be towed at the owner‟s expense. Parking in unauthorized areas is prohibited.

(See attached parking map)

• If an assigned parking placard is lost or stolen, a report must be immediately filed with the USPP.

Important Contact Numbers

• Liberty Island/Ellis Island Dispatch & Command Center Phone: 646-356-2205

• U.S. Park Police 24-hour Dispatch & Command Center Phone: 718-338-3988

• Douglas Osoba - U.S. Park Police Administrative Assistant Douglas_osoba@nps.gov / Phone: 646-356-2121

• Jennifer Getter - Management Specialist Kathleen_qorra@nps.gov / Phone: 646-356-2102

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1) (a) Depending on your starting location, drive north or south on the New Jersey Turnpike to the Turnpike Newark Bay Extension (Exits 14 A-B-C) and head east on the Extension toward the Holland Tunnel.

(b) If you are coming west, through the Holland Tunnel to New Jersey, keep to the right for several blocks after you exit the tunnel in Jersey City. You will eventually come to signs directing you to the New Jersey Turnpike. Take this Turnpike road and pass through the first tollbooths then follow the instructions beginning with # 2 below.

Leave the Extension at Exit 14 B, bearing to the left immediately after passing through the tolls.

DO NOT drive over the bridge to your right!

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3) Follow the signs to the Statue of Liberty/Ellis Island Ferry. You will quickly come upon a traffic circle where you will bear to the RIGHT, going past the circle and heading down Morris Pesin Drive, which is lined with flags. You will reach a barrier somewhat further along that road at which point you should turn left onto Freedom Way.

Directions to the Ellis Island Bridge & Post IV Security Checkpoint

Follow Freedom Way about 9/10th of a mile at which point you will see an asphalt drive turning off on your right with a sign saying “Ellis Island Deliveries / Authorized Vehicles Only,” with concrete barriers & a Police checkpoint further down in the direction of the island.

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5) You should turn right and drive carefully & slowly along this road, because there are sometimes bicyclists, joggers, and pedestrians crossing the road. You must yield to pedestrians.

6) When you reach the guardhouse you must stop for inspection by the United States Park Police. The officer will ask you to present a photo ID and to raise the hood of your vehicle and also to look in your vehicle trunk. The private security guard at the guardhouse will check a list for your name, which has been placed there in anticipation of your arrival. He or she will ask you to fill out a temporary ID tag form to place on your clothes and may provide you with a temporary parking tag for your car.

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DIRECTIONS TO THE USPP OFFICE (EPO) ON ELLIS ISLAND

The U.S. Park Police (USPP) Office is located on the second floor of the Power House Building

(Marked by yellow „X‟)

ELLIS ISLAND PARKING MAP

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(overflow lot)

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Gov’t Vehicles

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Buoy “35”

Maritime Security Zone – Liberty Island & Ellis Island (150 Yards)