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Photo of the week: Law enforcement on the park’s front line

Rangers balance policing, rescue and public safety while protecting America’s resources

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For US Park Rangers, the patrol area is rugged terrain and crowded trails. From enforcing federal law to responding to medical calls, rangers like John Dodson handle it all. Based in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Dodson shared this photo from the Cades Cove district. “I couldn’t ask for a better career,” he writes.

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Every week, we select a Photo of the Week from a Police1 member to feature in our Member Newsletter, Police1’s Instagram page and Police1’s YouTube channel. Photos range from cruisers to copters to K-9s, and everything in between.

The next time you come across something inspiring on duty, take out the camera and submit it to Police1! Remember to include your name, department information and some background on the picture!