Law Enforcement
Adding to the K9 Capabilities
Two of the DWR K9 Conservation Police dog-and-handler pairs are working on adding human remains detection to their skills. Read more…
CPO Spotlight: Meet Officer Cory Harbour
CPO Cory Harbour feels like his love of the outdoors and family history of first responders made work as a Conservation Police Officer a perfect fit. Read more…
Hunting Interrupted by a Hot Pursuit
You never know what you'll see from a tree stand! While hunting Scott Naff witnessed an police chase and arrest. Read more…
CPO Spotlight: Meet Sergeant Jessica Whirley
Sergeant Jessica Whirley has combined her love of the outdoors and passion for law enforcement into a career in the DWR Conservation Police. Read more…
CPOs Navigate “Rail Tides” to Protect Migratory Birds
Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) CPOs have developed specific strategies tailored to how hunters participate in the rail bird season. Read more…
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? Here are some tips from the VDWR's CPO force regarding such an event Read more…
Department of Wildlife Resources Special Ops Unit Receives National Award
The DWR is proud to announce that the Special Operations Unit received the 2020 AFWA Law Enforcement Conservation Award. Read more…
Keeping the Wildlife Resources K9s Cool and Safe
The dogs of the Department of Wildlife resources 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…