Character

Park Police

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Park Police officers surged into action during the White House shooting, partnering with Secret Service agents to overtake the gunman who fired multiple rounds from outside the grounds. Their intervention stopped the shooter before he breached the perimeter, as MSNBC reporters broadcast live amid national lockdown. This rapid collaboration bolstered federal security response, containing the threat and enabling administration damage control. Park Police embody disciplined municipal force supporting presidential protection in crisis moments.

2 appearances

White House Perimeter Security

Park Police's Journey

A timeline through the narrative

2 moments

S4E20 · Evidence of Things Not Seen

Damage Control: C.J. Locks Down the Narrative

Operationally focused (as described) — an authoritative, calming presence in reports of the incident.

Park Police are named by the reporter as assisting in overtaking the shooter; their presence bolsters the law-enforcement narrative C.J. leans on to justify withholding unverified details.

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S4E20 · Evidence of Things Not Seen

Damage Control: Shaping the Line

Operationally focused—acting as supporting security force to contain the incident.

Referenced as assisting Secret Service in overtaking the shooter—their cooperation provides the factual backbone of the live report C.J. must manage.

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