The Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is a research and development
institution that supports the Department of Energy's core national security mission. The
University of California operates LLNL under a contract with the National Nuclear
Security Administration. h May 2007, the Department selected Lawrence Livermore
National Security, LLC, to be the new management and operating contractor for the site,
and to take over mission activities starting October 1, 2007. In support of its mission,
LLNL maintains a highly trained Protective Force Division (PFD) to secure its facilities
and operations.
