By Darwin Lam, Naval Criminal Investigative Service, Office of Strategic Communications
QUANTICO, Va. – The Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) is providing proactive and continuous security and counterintelligence for the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, and U.S. Coast Guard during the 36th Fleet Week New York from May 22 to 28.
Throughout the week-long event, security remains a top priority for NCIS, the civilian federal law enforcement agency uniquely responsible for safeguarding Navy and Marine Corps assets. This year’s celebration features two U.S. Navy ships, numerous USMC static displays, three U.S. Coast Guard vessels, four U.S. Naval Academy Yard Patrol boats, and two German warships, all participating in the spectacular Parade of Ships on the Hudson River tomorrow.
NCIS has coordinated land and waterside security to protect these assets during Fleet Week. Special Agents and analysts will staff the FWNY Command Center, working closely with the Officer in Tactical Command. NCIS provides surveillance detection and counter surveillance, both static and roving, as events unfold across the city, surrounding boroughs, and New Jersey. Daily intelligence briefings will be conducted in the Command Center. In the event of criminal activity, NCIS agents will offer criminal investigative assistance as needed.
“It is an honor to support the greatest Navy in the world, coming to the greatest city in the world, working with the greatest police department [NYPD] in the world,” said Special Agent Jennifer Surwilo, the lead NCIS liaison on the FWNY planning team. “A lot of elements come together to plan this event, and we look forward to another successful year.”
Fleet Week New York has been held nearly every year since 1984, and approximately 2,300 service members are expected to participate this year.
For up-to-date information on all FWNY events, visit the official FWNY website at Fleet Week New York. Join the conversation on social media by using the hashtag #NCISFleetWeek.
NCIS, comprised of about 2,000 personnel with over 1,000 serving as federal Special Agents, is unique among U.S. military criminal investigative organizations as it is civilian-run and headed by a civilian law enforcement professional who reports directly to the Secretary of the Navy.
Operating in approximately 191 locations across more than 41 countries, NCIS often acts as the first federal law enforcement agency on the scene when U.S. interests overseas are affected. In addition to serving at major naval commands worldwide, NCIS Special Agents deploy aboard all Navy aircraft carriers and amphibious task forces. NCIS agents routinely conduct advances before U.S. Navy ships visit non-Navy ports, working with domestic and foreign counterparts to identify and mitigate security threats. NCIS also conducts protective service operations for senior naval officials and visiting dignitaries.
