Department of the Interior Security Awareness 


                                   October 9, 2001 

Memorandum 

To:        All U.S. Department of the Interior Employees - Nationwide 

From:        P. Lynn Scarlett   /s/ 
         Assistant Secretary - Policy, Management and Budget 

Subject:  Department of the Interior Security Awareness 

In response to the heightened National security status necessitated by the 
tragic events of September 11, 2001, the Department of the Interior will 
ensure all precautionary measures are in place to address potential areas 
of threat.  It is reasonable to believe groups or individuals with 
untoward intentions may attempt to gain unrestricted access to sensitive 
areas.  It is, therefore, critical for the Department of the Interior 
employees to ensure items of official identification, badges, 
facility/office keys, access cards, key code numbers, vehicle access 
placards/decals, government license plates and/or government/emergency 
vehicles be afforded appropriate and necessary security. 

In the event of loss or theft of any item described above, immediate 
notification will be made to the Department of the Interior 24-hour Watch 
Office at 202 208-4108 or doi_watch_center@ios.doi.gov.  The notification 
will include circumstances of the loss or theft and unique identifiers of 
the lost or stolen government property.   This notification will be in 
addition to standard bureau, agency or office procedure relating to lost 
or stolen government property. 

In addition, bureaus, agencies and offices should canvass records of lost 
or stolen government property for the past six months and immediately 
report the loss or theft of official identification, badges, 
facility/office keys, access cards, key code numbers, vehicle access 
placards/decals, government license plates and/or government/emergency 
vehicles as outlined above. 

Of particular interest is the theft of government marked vehicles, i.e., 
marked police vehicles, fire trucks, ambulances and/or any other 
officially marked vehicle. 

Your cooperation in this critical matter is appreciated.