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Shore Patrol keeps devil dogs safe during UFL 2003

Marine Corps News

Release Date: 8/22/2003

Story by Cpl. Luis R. Agostini

PALAN, Republic of Korea(Aug. 22, 2003) -- Marines take care of their own.

Whether at Camp Smith, Kaneohe Bay, or even the Republic of Korea, Leathernecks from Marine Corps Base Hawaii Military Police Company take every step to ensure the safety and discipline of Hawaii-based Marines, home and abroad.

Coinciding with the beginning of Ulchi Focus Lens 2003, Marine MPs activated the shore patrol, and rotating teams of seven military policemen are now patrolling the streets of Osan, a favorite liberty destination for service members stationed in the Republic of Korea.

Osan Air Base provides military law enforcement in the town of Osan. The Osan AB Security Force has jurisdiction over service members staying within Osan AB's area of responsibility.

"Technically, we can't do anything," said Sgt. Steven Daniels, a military policeman with the shore patrol. "We are here to provide a presence and to ensure the safety and protection of our Marines and Sailors."

What a presence it has been.

"We walk into bars, and you see Airmen put down their drinks and sit rigidly," said Sgt. Steven Daniels, a military policemen with the shore patrol. "Even in the streets, they see our digital cammies, and the expression on their faces says it all."

Despite the difference in authority between the Shore Patrol and Security Forces, the two law enforcement groups have worked together very well, sharing information and even patrolling the streets together.

"There's been really good cooperation between us," said Daniels. "They've shown us the spots where we should be keeping Marines out of, helping us take care of them."