U.S. Park Police grew after federalization
Police employed by the National Park Service (nationwide)
A line chart showing the number of total U.S. Park Police officers in the U.S. In January 2024, that number was 510, with 60% stationed in the D.C. area. The overall number started increasing in October 2025 and grew to 776 in July 2026, with 75% in D.C.
