NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
                               MORNING REPORT

To:         All National Park Service Areas and Offices

From:       Division of Ranger Activities, Washington Office

Day/Date:   Tuesday, December 22, 1998

                           *** SECURITY NOTICE ***

Because of the military action taken against Iraq last week, the Federal
Protective Service has issued a maximum security alert for all federal
facilities nationwide.  See the text of the DOI memorandum below.

INCIDENTS

98-763 - Crater Lake NP (OR) - Assist; Major Search

On December 5th, eight-year-old D.E. became separated from his
father and grandfather while the three of them hunted for a Christmas tree in
the Winema National Forest just south of the park.  The park provided search
and rescue equipment as requested during the early phases of the search; park
personnel were subsequently requested after the Forest Service assumed
responsibility for management of the search on December 13th.  Ranger/medic
Pete Reinhardt and ranger/ski patrol coordinator John Broward responded with
members of the park's volunteer ski patrol to help with the coordination of
more than 100 volunteers in a labor-intensive grid search of rugged terrain
covered with four feet of snow.  The operation was hampered by temperatures
in the single digits.  At the time of the report on Saturday, it appeared
that the search would be terminated.  Media coverage has been extensive. 
Volunteers included employees from many local businesses, school teachers,
high school students, Oregon National Guard and Air Guard personnel, and
employees from the NPS, Forest Service and BLM.  Local businesses and
individuals donated tons of food and clothing to searchers.  [Ken Hay, Safety
Officer, CRLA, 12/19]

98-764 - Organ Pipe Cactus NM (AZ) - Drug Seizure

Border Patrol agents asked ranger Mike Gallant to stop a Ford pickup truck
suspected of illegally entering the United States on December 19th.  Gallant
observed a large quantity of marijuana in the bed of the truck; two men were
arrested and 392 pounds of marijuana, valued at about $313,000, was seized.
Investigation revealed that the drugs had been carried about 500 yards into
the park across the international boundary, then picked up and loaded into
the truck.  In an effort to look like normal park visitors, the men paid the
park entrance fee and obtained a permit just hours before the incident.  When
arrested, they had a park brochure and map in their possession.  The
investigation is continuing.  [Aniceto Olais, CR, ORPI, 12/21]

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND PROTECTION

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PARK DISPATCHES

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OPERATIONAL NOTES

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MEMORANDA

"Increased Level of Security Advisory," signed by assistant secretary John
Berry on December 21st and transmitted to all DOI employees nationwide.  The
full text follows:

"As a result of the strikes at targets in Iraq, the Federal Protective
Service issued a Maximum Security Alert for all Federal facilities,
Nationwide.  Although we have no information of any specific threats 
directed against United States interests, we need to prepare ourselves for
the possibility that our facilities and personnel could be threatened.
     
"With that in mind, the following precautionary measures are recommended to
enhance the protection of your and the Department's interests.  You are asked
to:
     
o     Maintain current law enforcement and security contact phone numbers and
      keep them readily available.
o     Be vigilant and immediately report to your supervisor, and to security
      and/or law enforcement any and all suspicious packages, mail,
      deliveries, persons and vehicles parked on or near your work site.
o     Be prepared to react to a bomb threat by being familiar with your
      facility's bomb threat procedures.
o     Review your facility's Occupant Emergency Plan.
o     Not congregate, in large groups, in building entrances or in public
      areas.
o     Follow security procedures in effect at your facility, i.e., wearing of
      ID badge, locking of doors, etc.
     
"Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated and will help to
ensure a safe and secure work environment for all of us."

INTERCHANGE

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Prepared by the Division of Ranger Activities, WASO, with the cooperation and
support of Delaware Water Gap NRA.

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