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JOINT SECURITY STATION BELADIYAT, Iraq (January 21,
2009) - National Police officers and Multi-National
Division - Baghdad Paratroopers assessed security during a combined
combat patrol Jan. 17 in the New Baghdad district of eastern
Baghdad.
NP officers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 8th Brigade, 2nd NP
Division, with assistance from Paratroopers assigned to Company D,
2nd Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade
Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, conducted a dismounted combat
patrol in a New Baghdad neighborhood to check on security and
collect intelligence.
"This patrol clearly shows the neighborhood who is in charge of
security," said 1st. Sgt. David Ceballos, senior enlisted leader
for Co. D, who is a native of San Antonio. "The NPs want to show
the residents that they are here to help them. The combined patrol
also shows the Iraqi people that we are working with the ISF in
partnership."
The area has seen a recent increase in improvised explosive
devices targeting ISF, Iraqi civilians and Coalition Forces. An IED
on the evening of Jan. 10 in this neighborhood took the life of
Staff Sgt. Justin Bauer during a combat patrol. NP officers and
Paratroopers urged residents to report any suspicious activity by
calling ISF tip lines.
Security forces also detained one individual and confiscated
eight AK-47 rifles as part of the operation.
Capt. Darren Glenn, company commander for Co. D., credited the
weapons discovery and the detention to the work done by the NP
throughout the operation and said the NPs continue to perform well
and have been doing so for some time.
"The goal of today's operation was to gain intelligence on
Special Groups operating in this area," said Glenn, who is a native
of Woodland, Calif. "The result of this mission is a great example
of how well the NPs continue to do."
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