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37-757: This mission is accomplished with law enforcement officers ( United States Pentagon Police ), criminal investigative and protective services agents; threat management agents; CBRN defense and explosives technicians; and anti-terrorism/force protection and physical security personnel. The Pentagon Force Protection Agency provides a comprehensive protective intelligence analysis capability, which includes threat analysis, threat investigation, and criminal intelligence services to protect Pentagon facilities, employees and senior DoD personnel. The Pentagon Force Protection Agency liaises with other federal law enforcement and intelligence communities and conducts threat assessments and investigations for protective details while they are in

74-470: A Linux distribution called Rothbardix. On March 5, 2010, media reports said that Bedell may have harbored entrenched bitterness towards the U.S. Armed Forces and that he had doubts about the official story of the September 11 attacks . He has also been described as a "follower of the 9/11 truth movement ." In 2006, he was arrested for openly growing cannabis on his balcony, which he explained in

111-538: A close working relationship with the U.S. Attorney's office and/or state and local prosecutors is required in order to prepare investigative reports, testify before grand juries, in Federal, military, state or local court in order to achieve a successful prosecution. PFPA CI/OPR routinely works closely with federal, military, state and local law enforcement agencies including the Federal Bureau of Investigation ,

148-480: A fan of the libertarian Ludwig von Mises Institute , Lew Rockwell , and Shelly Roche (a self-described libertarian). Bedell posted a proposal on Google Code for an "open insurgent project" that would "integrate existing open-source codebases and new development to create an MMORPG simulation of low-cost defenses against futuristic, modern, and historical military opponents using a wide range of simulated defensive responses with real world systems." He also created

185-558: A graduate electrical engineering program, where he was described as "one of the best circuit design students" in the class by a former professor. The Christian Science Monitor noted Bedell was an "anti-Bush registered Democrat who believed 9/11 was planned and carried out by the US government," but argued it would nevertheless be "facile" to call him left-wing. The Monitor instead grouped Bedell with "non-partisan" or "post-partisan" anti-government extremists such as Joseph Andrew Stack and

222-530: A gunman, identified as John Patrick Bedell, who espoused anti-government views, shot and wounded two officers at a security checkpoint in the Pentagon Metro station. The officers returned fire, striking him in the head. He died a few hours later the following day. Most people arrested by the Pentagon Police are for driving under intoxication violations. Officers (0083) and Agents (1811) of

259-421: A podcast was due to his "belief that cannabis prohibition is the least defensible and most unjust aspect of the prohibitionist regime." He refused to cooperate with officers and was carried down the apartment stairs to a patrol car. He mentioned on his blog, Rothbardix, his arrest and subsequent dealings with law enforcement officials resulting from his arrest on marijuana charges and obstructing an officer. Bedell

296-635: A safe working environment at the Pentagon Reservation and its other associated properties. The Officers of the PPD Special Operations K-9 Unit are dedicated to duty and ready to respond to any situation at a moment's notice. The dogs live with their assigned PPD Officers and are a part of most aspects of the Officer's home life. This relationship is necessary to provide the most effective dog/handler rapport. Since

333-605: A security checkpoint in the Pentagon station of the Washington Metro rapid transit system in Arlington County, Virginia , just outside Washington, D.C. , United States. The officers returned fire, striking him in the head. Bedell was killed from the wounds. The suit-clad gunman was wounded after firing upon and injuring two Pentagon police officers. The shooting occurred around 6:40 p.m. outside

370-638: Is the uniformed division of the Pentagon Force Protection Agency (PFPA). PPD's role is to provide law enforcement and protective security services for The Pentagon and other Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) activities in the National Capital Region. These services include patrol, response, and investigation of criminal activity as well as protection of designated Defense officials. Prior to 1971,

407-520: The Ku Klux Klan . A blog on Blogspot named Rothbardix appears to be authored by Bedell. The title of the blog probably represents a reference to anarcho-capitalist Murray Rothbard . The blog details many libertarian beliefs, including, "The most basic principle of economic justice is the protection of private property and the protection of the right to freely exchange that property. Modern governments, however, consistently and routinely violate

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444-587: The Pentagon Force Protection Agency , Bedell was armed with two 9mm semiautomatic pistols and had several loaded magazines . Authorities found more ammunition in his car, parked in a nearby parking garage. Bedell and the injured officers were transported to George Washington University Hospital by units of the Arlington County Fire Department . The two injured officers, Jeffrey Amos and Marvin Carraway, were soon released from

481-750: The United States Secret Service , and the individual service investigative activities. The Internal Affairs section investigates allegations within PFPA of criminal and administrative nature involving PFPA members. The K-9 Unit is the explosive detection unit for the Department of Defense community in and around the Washington D.C. area. The K-9 Unit is organized into several teams (canine and handler) that provide both proactive and reactive law enforcement functions in order to ensure

518-544: The Constitution's limitations on the economic role of the government, accomplished through many subtle usurpations over many decades, are perhaps even more pernicious than, and are certainly a key motivation for, the violent seizure of the United States government." The anti-government views on Bedell's blog are also buttressed by his Facebook page, since deleted but image captured, where he associated himself as

555-583: The General Service Administration's (GSA) United States Special Policeman (USSP) conducted law enforcement, safety and security functions at the Pentagon. The protection programs were primarily a "guard-watchman" operation, where USSP were primarily concerned with the protection of property. However, in response to a growing number of disruptive incidents throughout the country affecting federal facilities under GSA control, attention to

592-486: The Metro station entrance. As he neared the security checkpoint, Bedell reportedly appeared to be "pretty calm." When the officers asked for his credentials, "he drew a weapon from his pocket and started shooting." Joined by a third officer who came to their aid, the police defended themselves and returned fire, mortally wounding their attacker. The conflict was over in less than a minute. According to Chief Richard Keevill of

629-604: The Motorcycle Unit was disbanded. The mission of the PFPA Criminal Investigation and Office of Personnel Responsibility is to investigate criminal acts occurring within the Pentagon and certain other designated DoD buildings, both U.S. Government owned and leased located within the National Capital Region (NCR). The CI/OPR is the investigative arm of the PFPA and as such, is responsible to respond to and investigate mainly felony offenses committed in

666-639: The National Capital Region. The Director of the Pentagon Force Protection Agency is a Senior Executive Service position within the Office of the Director of Administration and Management . In late 2022, Chris Bargery became acting Director after Daniel P. Walsh left the Pentagon Force Protection Agency. Bargery is responsible for providing a full range of services to protect people, facilities, infrastructure and other resources at

703-501: The PSU is to protect principals from harm or embarrassment and to expedite their movements when necessary. In achieving their goals, PSU personnel must be highly trained and experts in numerous law enforcement skills in order to provide a premier security posture for, and according to specification of the individual principal's needs. An additional function of the PSU is to support the coordination of special events that take place in, and around

740-411: The PSU. For PSU personnel, strong diplomatic skills and the ability to effectively operate in high-pressure situations are extremely important. Since the establishment of the Pentagon Force Protection Agency, Pentagon Police Division, two officers have died in the line of duty. 2010 Pentagon shooting On March 4, 2010, John Patrick Bedell shot and wounded two Pentagon police officers at

777-767: The Pentagon Force Protection Agency are federal officers, appointed under 10 U.S.C. Title 10 §2674 of the United States Code and possess federal authority, as authorized by Section 2674. They receive basic and advanced law enforcement training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers location in Glynco, Georgia. The Pentagon Police Division has an assortment of career specialties including: Emergency Response Team, K-9, Mobile Patrol, Protective Services Unit, Evidence and Court Liaison, and Recruiting Division. As of April 2015

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814-641: The Pentagon Force Protection Agency was John N. Jester Jr., who previously served as the Pentagon police chief. The Pentagon Police Division (PPD) is the principal law enforcement arm of the Pentagon Force Protection Agency (PFPA). PPD's role is to provide law enforcement and protective security services for The Pentagon and other Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) activities in the National Capital Region. These services include patrol, response, and investigation of criminal activity as well as protection of designated Defense officials. United States Pentagon Police The Pentagon Police Division ( PPD )

851-602: The Pentagon Reservation and in DoD-occupied facilities in the National Capital Region. Within this scope, he exercises the authorities of the Secretary of Defense under 10 U.S.C 2674 with respect to force protection, security, and law enforcement. He is the DoD principal liaison with State and local authorities, and communicates directly with DoD Components and other Executive Departments and Agencies in carrying out these assigned responsibilities and functions. The first Director of

888-836: The Pentagon Reservation to the Department of Defense (DoD). In order to carry out the new mission, DoD established the Defense Protective Service (DPS) as a new organization within the Washington Headquarters Service (WHS). Formerly known as the Defense Protective Service (DPS) until 2002, the Pentagon Police has exclusive jurisdiction within the Pentagon Reservation and has concurrent jurisdiction with other law enforcement agencies (federal, state, and local) in an area of approximately 275 acres (1.11 km ) around

925-634: The Pentagon Reservation. The PSU serves as the single point of contact for PPD on all ceremonies in honor of visiting dignitaries hosted by the Office of Secretary of Defense and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Various protocol offices such as the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Office of the Secretary of Defense and the Office of Defense Foreign Affairs utilize PSU officers to assist their organization and ensure their events operate as smoothly as possible. Quality public relations skills are critical for

962-725: The Pentagon reservation, and Code of Federal Regulations 41 as it pertains to conduct in locations under the purview of the Department of Defense. Investigators are also required to have a working knowledge of the Criminal Code of the Commonwealth of Virginia, the Criminal Code of the State of Maryland, and the Criminal Code of the District of Columbia since their investigations may require Investigators to obtain arrest and/or search and seizure warrants in those jurisdictions. Likewise

999-548: The complex. Pentagon Police officers also have jurisdiction at Department of Defense leased property throughout the National Capital Region, and at the US Military Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C. Additionally, they are charged with the protection of various Department of Defense executive officers. Through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Arlington County, Pentagon Police also possess conditional police authority throughout Arlington County. On March 4, 2010,

1036-419: The handler and canines are always together, it provides for an efficient response time to incidents when canine support is needed. Dignitary protection is not unique in today's federal police agencies. Across the country, police departments often provide dignitary protection for their leaders and other high ranking or influential people. The Pentagon Force Protection Agency (PFPA) is no different. The mission of

1073-400: The hospital. One had a thigh wound, and the other had a shoulder wound. Both injuries were superficial. All of the Pentagon's entrances were secured after the attack except the one leading from the Metro. All were reopened according to Pentagon spokesman Bryan Whitman. The Metro station had also been reopened by 8:00 p.m. except the entrance nearest the area of the shooting. Whitman said

1110-425: The mentioned area of responsibility. PFPA CI/OPR has three distinct investigative missions: PFPA CI/OPR personnel are series 1811 (Criminal Investigators). They are trained in the full spectrum of criminal investigation matters, including forensic topics such as crime scene processing, interview/interrogation, crime scene photography, and surveillance, among others. The Investigators routinely receive specialized and

1147-431: The most up-to-date forensic and interview/interrogation training, usually conducted at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) and from military, state, and local courses. PFPA Criminal Investigators are responsible for investigating violations of Title 18 United States Code, Title 21 United States Code as it pertains to Drug Enforcement, Code of Federal Regulations 32, Section 40b as it pertains to conduct on

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1184-455: The rights of property owners ..." Bedell also complained about the size of the United States government, organized theft by the government of citizen's personal property, government control of the economy including "[T]he constantly expanding regulation of business." Bedell also seems to suggest the United States government is controlled by an elite group of people. In the final paragraph of his last blog post, he wrote "The blatant violations of

1221-550: The security program had to be re-examined. As a result of mass demonstrations, bombings and bomb threats within the country and region, the Federal Protective Service (FPS) was established and the comprehensive protection of Pentagon personnel rather than the previous policy of concentration on property were developed. On October 1, 1987, the GSA Administrator delegated authority for protecting

1258-414: The subway entrance was likely to remain closed overnight. The subway station is adjacent to the Pentagon. It was redesigned after the September 11 terrorist attacks ; commuters are no longer allowed to go directly into the building. Instead they must ride an escalator to the surface and pass through a security check outside the building's doors. John Patrick Bedell (May 20, 1973 – March 5, 2010)

1295-430: The truth of events such as the September 11 demolitions and institutions such as the coup regime of 1963 that maintains itself in power through the global drug trade, financial corruption, and murder, among other crimes." Bedell also envisioned a system which required "billions and billions of carefully cultivated, highly valuable cannabis plants growing through the United States with complete security of property." This

1332-582: Was a computer programmer and engineering student from Hollister, California . He suffered from bipolar disorder and had been institutionalized several times, according to a 2006 Orange County court filing regarding an arrest for marijuana possession. It is unclear how or if the bipolar disorder affected his behavior in this matter. He graduated from University of California, Santa Cruz in 1994 with an undergraduate degree in physics . He also attended San Jose State University (SJSU) in 1995–1996, studying biochemistry . He returned to SJSU in 2009 for

1369-399: Was described as motivated by a hatred of the federal government and an expressed desire to expose what he considered an injustice in the case of a military suicide he argued was a coverup. He apparently wrote on a Misplaced Pages page that bringing attention to what he felt was military corruption would "see that justice is served in the death of Colonel James Sabow , as a step toward establishing

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