Follow-On Evaluation of the Defense Protective Service

Abstract

Following an April 1997 request by the Chairman, Subcommittee on Military Readiness, Committee on National Security, U.S. House of Representatives, we conducted an evaluation of the Defense Protective Service. We assessed DPS' effectiveness and efficiency in accomplishing its law enforcement mission, including whether the law enforcement mission was well defined and whether DPS written policies, operating procedures, and training requirements were adequate. We also assessed perceived DPS personnel and training problems cited by the Chairman, specifically a lack of continuing training for DPS officers after graduation from the basic training academy; shortages of personnel causing significant overtime requirements; the use of DPS officers on overtime at non-Pentagon locations; and low employee morale. On May 14, 1999, we issued a final report with 27 recommendations to improve DPS operations and management.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 18, 2004
Accession Number
ADA422903

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  • James L. Pavlik

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  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Antiterrorism
  • Business Administration
  • Civilian Personnel
  • Command And Control
  • Congress
  • Employment
  • Law
  • Law Enforcement
  • Law Enforcement Officers
  • Management Personnel
  • Military Police
  • National Security
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Security Personnel
  • Test And Evaluation
  • United States

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