Don't.
Who is responsible for the safety and security of the original Constitution document?
The guards standing watch inside the Rotunda are private security contractors working alongside federal agency officials. [1, 2]
Specifically, they consist of:
* Contract Security Officers: The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) utilizes specialized, private security firms—such as American Security Programs—to supply the daily workforce of uniformed guards who stand post at the document cases and manage the crowds. [1, 3]
* NARA Security Management Division: These contract guards operate under the direct oversight and authority of federal security managers from the National Archives' internal security personnel. [2]
## What is their training?
While they are often asked questions inspired by movies like National Treasure, these guards are highly trained professionals. They undergo rigorous background screening, federal security clearance processes, and emergency response training specifically tailored to high-value cultural artifacts and crowd control. [1, 2]
If you'd like to know more, I can explain:
* The emergency protocols they follow if an alarm goes off
* The vault technology beneath the floor where the documents rest at night
[1] [https://www.washingtonpost.com](https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/museums/at-the-archives-guards-are-ready-for-the-national-treasure-questions/2012/08/01/gJQAa9euRX_story.html)
[2] [https://www.archives.gov](https://www.archives.gov/privacy/inventory/nara-24)
[3] [https://prologue.blogs.archives.gov](https://prologue.blogs.archives.gov/2016/03/29/the-men-and-women-who-guard-the-constitution/)
So we may have a go, here.
