AUGUST
VA DIRECTIVE 0730
g. VA Field Facility Directors. Directors of VA field facilities located on Department
property are responsible for:
(1) Providing for the protection of persons on Department property in accordance with the
standards set forth in this directive and in Handbook 0730;
(2) Providing for the protection of Government property;
(3) Ensuring that law enforcement activities are accomplished in a legally and technically
correct manner; and
(4) Maintaining and equipping a sufficient number of VA police officers to ensure the
protection of persons and property and the appropriate accomplishment of law enforcement
activities.
h. Chief, Police and Security. The Chief is responsible for:
(1) Implementing legally and technically correct law enforcement practices and physical
security operations; and
(2) Providing guidance and in-service training to meet program and VA field facility goals and
objectives.
i. VA Police Officers. VA police officers are responsible for:
(1) Conducting law enforcement and physical security tasks consistent with crime prevention
goals and objectives for VA field facility security;
(2) Performing duties and responsibilities commensurate with law enforcement and physical
security needs of the VA field facility;
(3) Rendering courteous assistance to beneficiaries, visitors, and employees; and
(4) Exercising leadership and control during emergency situations.
4. REFERENCES
a. Title 38, Code of Federal Regulations
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b. Title 38, Code of Federal Regulation .6
c. Title 38 United States Code
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