Law Enforcement
First Class Officer William Bostic Named 2021 Conservation Police Officer of the Year
Congratulations to First Class Officer William Bostic on being named the 2021 DWR Conservation Police Officer of the Year. Read more…
DWR Conservation Police Conduct Mock Training Exercise at Smith Mountain Lake
The Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) Conservation Police conducted a Mock Training Exercise involving a simulated boating accident--a highly complex scenario with lots of moving parts--at Smith Mountain Lake (SML), named Operation Hydro Summit. Read more…
11th DWR Conservation Police Academy Class Graduates
Congratulations to the graduates of the 11th DWR Conservation Police Training Academy. Read more…
Senior Officer Brandon Harris Named the 2020 Virginia Boating Officer of the Year
Senior Officer Brandon Harris is recognized as the 2020 Virginia Boating Officer of the Year. Read more…
Virginia Conservation Police Operation Dry Water and Holiday Weekend Boating Safety Report
Conservation Police Officers with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources were very busy over the Independence Day holiday weekend as they participated in Operation Dry Water. Read more…
2020 Conservation Police Officer of the Year Awarded to Officer Cory D. Harbour
The Department of Wildlife Resources announced that Conservation Police Officer Cory Harbour has been named the 2020 Conservation Police Officer of the Year. Read more…
CPO Spotlight: Meet Officer Mark VanDyke
Officer Mark VanDyke enjoys the outdoors both on the job and in his free time. Read more…
Now You Can Text Tips to DWR Conservation Police
DWR is increasing its crime-fighting arsenal to help members of the public connect with the department submit anonymous tips via text message with the tip411 digital toolset. Read more…