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Weapons

Southern Arizona Park Rangers Armed With M14s

Law enforcement park rangers patrolling Arizona's Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument and escorting tourists to its scenic, remote, and dangerous areas are now carrying M14 rifles as protection for run-ins with smugglers.

February 27, 2012

Patrol

Slain Park Ranger Remembered for Devotion To Family

As a National Park Service ranger, Margaret Anderson was adept at pointing out the best hiking trails on Mount Rainier, rescuing lost hikers, bandaging damaged limbs, putting out fires, and taking scofflaws into custody.

January 11, 2012

Patrol

FLEOA Foundation Supports Families of Slain Federal LEOs

The foundation of the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) has set up memorial funds to assist the families of two fallen federal officers. The funds will benefit the families of ATF Special Agent John Capano and Park Ranger Margaret Anderson, who were killed by gunfire.

January 6, 2012

Special Units

Inside the Manhunt for the Ranger Killer

The Pierce County (Wash.) Sheriff's SWAT team got the initial call of a ranger down and a gunman on the loose in Mount Rainer National Park. Tactical officers borrowed snow shoes from park service personnel and followed the suspect's tracks through the snowy, rugged terrain.

January 4, 2012

Patrol

Park Ranger Fatally Shot at Mt. Rainer National Park

Park Ranger Margaret Anderson was fatally shot following a New Year's Day traffic stop. Authorities searched for the suspect early Monday, as the park was closed and evacuated.

January 1, 2012

Special Units

Troubled Iraq Vet who Shot Park Ranger Found Dead

A plane searching the remote wilderness for Benjamin Colton Barnes, 24, on Monday discovered his body lying face down on the mountain hours from where authorities could get to him.

January 1, 2012

Patrol

Park Ranger Killed In Wintry Crash In Nebraska

U.S. Park Ranger Julie Weir was on official travel status, when she was killed in a wintry head-on collision with a semi-truck while relocating to a field-training assignment in California.

February 27, 2011

Patrol

Alert Park Ranger Triggers Arrest of Arizona Prison Fugitive

Shortly after 7 p.m., the arrest team approached the campsite and encountered McCluskey and Welch. At that time, Welch drew a weapon but was subdued before it could be used.

August 19, 2010

Patrol

Park Ranger In Montana Named Officer of the Month

A gunman began running toward Ranger Alexandra Burke and another officer. Ranger Burke shot the man at close range before he could strike her with the knife. The shooting was ruled as justified.

April 26, 2010

Training

Yellowstone's Law Enforcement Park Rangers

An average of 80 to 90 law enforcement rangers are employed at Yellowstone during the summer, while wintertime employment averages about 60 to 70 rangers. Most positions are seasonal and com­petition for permanent positions is fierce. Most rangers have a four-year degree.

November 30, 1998