Law Enforcement
K9 Bruno Retires from DWR Conservation Police
After more than five years of service, K9 Bruno is transitioning to life in retirement. Read more…
Farewell and Thank You, K9 Comet
Major Frank Spuchesi recalls his memories from the career of K9 Comet. Read more…
First Sergeant Mike Hill Has Set an Example for Four Decades
First Sergeant Mike Hill said he "wouldn't change a thing" about his more than 40 years as a Conservation Police Officer. Read more…
True Wildlife Crime: When State Violations Become Federal Charges
CPO Bratton takes us to Virginia’s Eastern Shore, where a phone call from a concerned landowner set off a complex, multi-agency investigation. Watch…
True Wildlife Crime: A Tip, a Buck, and a Legacy of Crime
First Sergeant Amanda Nevel takes us inside a Northern Neck case that began with an anonymous tip from social media & unfolded into a months-long investigation. Watch…
True Wildlife Crime: The Runaway Boat
A loud bang jolting a homeowner awake quickly turned into an investigation, complete with stolen trucks, DNA evidence & a suspect who couldn't dodge the truth. Watch…
New Officers Graduate 14th Natural Resources Basic Law Enforcement Academy
DWR and VMRC officially welcomed 17 new officers into the natural resources law enforcement profession. Read more…
Conservation Police Officer (CPO) Recruiting: Now Accepting Applications!
The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) is now accepting applications for multiple Conservation Police Officer duty assignments throughout Virginia! Read more…
True Wildlife Crime: The Striped Bass Bust at Kerr Dam
From undercover surveillance to a van full of hidden fish, this case reveals the real work and challenges that go into protecting Virginia’s natural resources. Watch…