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Show 6 May 25, 2000 about trespassing on the Utah Test and Training Range, If youre thinking J J You - V C: Fv', v ' Wv' - 'V o Hj LJ could die. ; ' ' , . . --- - - tip-toei- ng rience working security issues, Dimmock says the reasons for the increase of trespassers are twofold. We have fewer people on staff, he said, and there has been a phenomenal increase in the number of peo- ple living along the Wasatch front. This growth has resulted in more people recreating on the west desert than ever before. Not only are individuals ignoring the no trespassing signs, they occasionally tear down fences or shoot locks off of gates to gain access to the UTTR, Dimmock said. The warning signs seem to only keep the honest'peo-pl- e out. Some people have been known to wander off in active areas where there is potential for extreme danger from f ' zr' f - t , . ty - I .1.' y. r, fc. s ( - ' r V y ' 4LJ ' ' ' ; 1 - Officials check fence and gate damage at the Utah Test am Training Range. State road signs, left, also warn users abou danger in the area. If personnel in the 388th Range Squadron could get one message through to anyone contemplating trespassing on to the Utah Test andTraining Range, it would simply be Dont do it. Trespassing on the UTTR can be hazardous to your health for a number of reasons, explained Ed Dimmock, director of Security Operations for the range. There are live fire tests that can happen at any time, anywhere on the range. And, there are areas especially in the where there is area south of the Knolls sand dunes multiple unexploded ordnance. Not too long ago, a mining company was doing a survey north of the boundary, and while they were working they dug up some unexploded ordnance and had to call EOD. When youre out on the range, youre through a mine field. Yet despite all the warning signs and fencing, the trespassing problem is getting worse. With 10 years expe- 4 I c'- - ,t; y r. - - " , Environmental Public Affairs - T(?Set a by Charles Freeman III II at S ISF pubucIands are opfn to RE AVAILABLE alT motorizfd a tra AT Not only are individuals ignoring the no tresspassing signs, -. YOUNG RIDER.. SUPERVISE CARRV ElffiRGENCYSUPPL BE PREPAQED RESPECT FACILITIES PLACED HERE FOR YOUR CLEAN THE AREA BEFORE YOU LEAVER PACK IT 0U DVISED THAT SIX MILES SOUTH OF INTERSTATE 80 IS PROHIBITED FOR BOMBING RANGEiMACCESS LIGHTLY; OUR VISIT IS ENJOYABLE&TREAD - - - . .'!- ACTIV mmmss' Emm 1 fr. Y.s.'. i&. they occasionally tear down fences or shoot locks off gates to gain access to the UTTR. The warning signs seem to only keep honest, people out. and air exercises. Smart weapons are often used on the UTTR, but they dont process knowledge, said Rich Sosa, a contract security manager for the UTTR. Not only is a person at risk from weapons used on the UTTR, they can also become disoriented without a Ed Dimmock map or compass. You can get lost real easy if you said. Dimmock around the know dont desert, your way sursecurity cameras and other high-tecConsequently, security measures at the UTTR are publicity blitz is planned veillance methods. being stepped up and an Due to the sensitivity of testing and training activito educate the public on the safety concerns surrounding the range. Two range areas where most of the offenses ties on the UTTR, testing schedules arent available to generally occur are along the north boundary of the the general public. Operations may take place around and an area the clock, seven days a week, said Dimmock. South Range, west of the Knolls exit off For more information about restricted areas and range near the.Lakeside Mountains on the west edge of the Ken Bruner at Great Salt Lake. security, call Dimmock at Ext. or Reed Ostlund at the Oasis compound, Dimmock warns that the legal consequences of tres- Ext. Ext. Officials be can additional severe. are installing passing air-to-grou- JJJiV air-t- o y solar-powere- h d all-o- ut 0; sLuJ JJl! tSS cater to the military with special financing We exclusively available. No Down, No Credit, E-and up when everyone els e ls say&YES.!;. FOOMl Chariot'jIuto Sales (Conveniently located by West Gate) (801 ) 774-619- 5 665 North Main, Clearfield 245945 |
