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Photo of the week: Officers patrol Death Valley’s ‘saltiest’ terrain

National Park Service officers play a crucial role in protecting the park’s unique ecosystem and ensuring the safety of its visitors

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National Park Service officers Yuki Buday (right) and Matt O’Brien (left), who are also EMTs and trained in wildland firefighting, play a crucial role in protecting the park’s unique ecosystem and ensuring the safety of its visitors.

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In the striking terrain of Death Valley’s salt flats in Badwater Basin — the lowest point in North America and the United States, with a depth of 282 ft below sea level — two National Park Service law enforcement officers stand vigilant. Officers Yuki Buday (right) and Matt O’Brien (left), who are also EMTs and trained in wildland firefighting, play a crucial role in protecting the park’s unique ecosystem and ensuring the safety of its visitors. These officers are skilled in handling a range of situations, from enforcing park regulations to providing first aid in emergencies. Their cross-training allows them to effectively manage conservation efforts while also being prepared to respond to any visitor needs or incidents in this challenging environment.

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The salt flats in Badwater Basin cover nearly 200 square miles, among the largest protected salt flats in the world.

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Death Valley National Park, located in both California and Nevada, covers an area of 3,373,000 acres and is known for its extreme desert climate, stunning views and unique geological formations.

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Calling all police photographers! Police1 needs pictures of you in action or training. Submit a photo – it could be selected as our Photo of the Week. Be sure to include your name, department information and some background information on the photo.

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!