Law Enforcement
True Wildlife Crime: The Poaching Spree That Shocked Southwest Virginia
Senior Conservation Police Officer Derrick Rickels recounts how Virginia CPOs worked across counties in Southwest Virginia to uncover a complex spotlighting operation in the summer of 2023. Watch…
The Passion Outweighs the Pronouns for Female CPOs
For the women of DWR’s Conservation Police, the uniforms might fit a bit differently, but the love of the outdoors and the desire to serve are the same. Read more…
True Wildlife Crime: Inside Virginia’s Elite K9 Team
They’re all good dogs! Virginia’s elite K9 Conservation Police teams work hard to track poachers, uncover evidence, and solve wildlife crimes across the Commonwealth. Watch…
NWTF Virginia Supports Wildlife Law Enforcement with New Technology
Thanks to a grant from the Virginia NWTF State Chapter, the DWR Law Enforcement Division acquired cutting-edge equipment that will enhance their capabilities. Read more…
True Wildlife Crime: The Hollywood Buck Case
Go inside the case that shocked Virginia and made national news. Learn how Virginia’s Conservation Police brought the Hollywood Buck poacher and his accomplice to justice. Watch…
CPOs Protect Ginseng, Too
The harvest of wild ginseng is tightly regulated, and Virginia CPOs assist in enforcing those regulations. Read more…
Significant Poaching Case with 238 Violations Concluded
A lengthy and comprehensive investigation into the unlawful killing of dozens of deer in Lee and Scott counties leads to charges of hundreds of violations. Read more…
See Something? Say Something! The Wildlife Crime Helpline and Your Local CPO Can Help
If you see something that seems amiss in the woods, a Conservation Police Officer can help determine if a violation has occurred. Read more…
CPOs Enforce Large-Scale Fishing Violations in Westmoreland County
A patrol in an area where officers in District 11 have received reports and information about fishermen using illegal fishing methods to take large numbers of illegal fish results in 72 summonses. Read more…