Law Enforcement

Air Police, Security Police and Security Forces perform law enforcement duties similar to the duties performed in civilian law enforcement.  Air Police, Security Police and Security Forces members perform duties such as patrols, traffic stops, bike patrol, issuing of tickets, gate duties, directing traffic, and responding to alarms.

Installation Entry Controller (IEC) 
As the first point of contact for the public, IECs are Air Force ambassadors. Visitors to a base often judge the entire installation by IEC appearance and performance. Normally assigned to the host Security Forces squadron, the IEC is the installation’s first line of defense against unwanted or illegal entry; ensuring only authorized personnel are granted access. 

Installation Patrol
Security Forces patrol provides protection for Air Force personnel and resources. The primary duties of a Security Forces patrol include: protecting personnel and property, preventing pilferage, supervising road traffic, enforcing traffic laws and regulations, maintaining good order, furnishing information and directions, community policing, performing escorts and building checks. 

Although these duties occur day-to-day and may appear routine, they must not be accomplished in a haphazard manner. Personnel performing patrol duties must be constantly alert, as there will normally be little or no warning when an emergency occurs.

Traffic Patrol
The main purpose of traffic enforcement is to reduce traffic accidents/congestion. The goal is to enforce the base traffic code sufficiently to ensure the safe movement of traffic. Use selective enforcement to target areas with a high incidence of traffic code violations. As the focal point for data collection, the Reports and Analysis Section can help pinpoint problematic traffic areas. Consider accident and congestion analysis to determine selective patrolling and enforcement efforts. 

 Building Checks
One of the Security Forces responsibilities under the Installation Security Program is to make security checks of buildings, repositories and other areas. Conducting building checks is an excellent form of proactive crime prevention. 
Law Enforcement Desk blotter Thailand 13 September 1968. 
Photo donated by Sammy Harbin