Law Enforcement
Combination of Old-Style Police Work and Technology Help Convict Serial Poacher
Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) CPOs recently closed a remarkable serial poaching case that encompassed multiple jurisdictions Read more…
11th DWR Conservation Police Academy Class Graduates
Congratulations to the graduates of the 11th Department of Wildlife Resources' 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 due to his service at Lake Gaston and Buggs Island Read more…
Virginia Conservation Police Operation Dry Water and Holiday Weekend Boating Safety Report
Conservation Police Officers with the VDWR 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 as an avid fisher and K9 Conservation police officer. 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 Read more…
CPO Wilson Assists with Juvenile Owl
Officer Shane Wilson of the DWR Conservation Police assisted in attempting to re-nest a juvenile great horned owl in April in Roanoke. Read more…
Coal Joins the DWR K9 Conservation Police Force
A new dog a red Labrador puppy named Coal has joined the Department of Wildlife Resources Conservation Police K9 force! Read more…