The Associate Director is responsible for leading over 850 employees in eight national divisions that encompass 30 program areas: 1) Law Enforcement Security, and Emergency Services; 2) United States Park Police; 3) Office of Public Trust; 4) Fire and Aviation Management; 5) Risk Management; 6) Public Health Services; 7) Regulations, Jurisdiction, and Special Park Uses; and 8) Wilderness Stewardship. The Associate Director serves as principal advisor on protection and emergency service matters for NPS facilities, sites, natural and cultural resources, visitors, and employees; as well as establish policies to provide security, law enforcement, protection of critical infrastructure and facilities, and protection of natural and cultural resources. The Associate Director addresses po