Law Enforcement
Advice from a CPO: What to Do—and Not Do—If You Encounter a Trespasser
What should you do if you encounter a trespasser on your land? Read more…
CPO Spotlight: Meet Officer Daniel Rabago
"What I love about this job is that it's not one job, but a multitude of jobs placed under one nameplate," says CPO Daniel Rabago. Read more…
Department of Wildlife Resources Special Ops Unit Receives National Award
The Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) is proud to announce that the Special Operations Unit, which is part of their Law Enforcement Division, received the 2020 Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (AFWA) Law Enforcement Conservation Award. Read more…
Keeping the Wildlife Resources K9s Cool and Safe
The dogs of the DWR K9 Conservation Police are kept safe and cool while in K9 vehicles. Read more…
CPO Spotlight: Meet Officer Amanda Nevel
Meet DWR Conservation Police Officer Amanda Nevel, a Marine veteran who enjoys the variety and camaraderie of the job. Read more…
DWR Looking for Information about Shooting of Two Bald Eagles
The Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) is looking for information about the recent shooting of two bald eagles in Highland County. Read more…
Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources to Seek Accreditation by the Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission
The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources passed a resolution at their recent Board meeting for the Law Enforcement Division to become accredited by the Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission. Read more…
CPOs Were on the Water in Force During Operation Dry Water
Operation Dry Water's weekend of heightened enforcement had good results. Read more…
Don’t Put a Bear in Your Car!
Encountering injured wildlife can be dangerous, so make sure to call authorities instead of interacting with them. Read more…