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Law Enforcement at Dam by Staff News Briefs, Capital Press, January 24, 2003

GRAND COULEE, Wash. -- The Bureau of Reclamation has awarded two contracts totaling more than $1.1 million for armed law enforcement services at Grand Coulee Dam for the next three years. The contracts with the City of Grand Coulee and the town of Coulee Dam will provide 24-hour-a-day, on-site patrols by certified peace officers from the cities.

These officers will work under the direction of and in support of Reclamation's security force at the dam.

In addition to th4e patrols, the contracts provide for the necessary equipment, including vehicles, and training expenses for the cities to provide the personnel needed.

For more information, the website for the Bureau of Reclamation is www.pn.usbr.gov