Centennial Security

Published Oct. 21, 2011

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. -- The Commander's Action Line is a forum for the Ellsworth community to make suggestions or voice concerns about Ellsworth directly to Col. Mark Weatherington, 28th Bomb Wing commander.

QUESTION
I was wondering who does security for Centennial housing? The security forces desk has hung up on people multiple times saying they don't do security over there or have jurisdiction. When I try to call Box Elder police, they say they have no jurisdiction either. So, I was just wondering WHO does do security for Centennial?

Col. Mark
Weatherington

RESPONSE
The 28th Security Forces Squadron conducts all accident and criminal investigations, exterior patrol of associated buildings and grounds, and responds to all calls for basic police services except stray animals, parking violations, or towing vehicles. Centennial residents should call Hunt for these last three issues.

28th SFS Defenders responded to nine incidents in Centennial housing in the last month, ranging from a loud noise complaint to a domestic disturbance. I am confident they will continue to meet resident needs with the highest caliber of professionalism.

If you can provide any actual details, rather than hearsay, when we failed to provide an adequate security response, I would enjoy the chance to follow up.