Law Enforcement
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…
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 VDWR has passed a resolution 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
The K9 Conservation Police Officer's Operation Dry Water has a successful 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…
Five New K9s Join DWR Conservation Police K9 Force
The five handlers and dogs that have spent the spring training to be K9 CPO for the VDWR have completed their training sessions and can now begin their work Read more…
Farewell to K9 Justice
The Department of Wildlife Resources' K9 Conservation Police Officer program said goodbye to nine-year veteran K9 officer Justice. Read more…
The DWR K9 Trainees Continue to Add Skills with Article Searches and Wildlife Detection
The dogs and their handlers moved on to work on searching for articles and detecting wildlife, basic obedience and person-tracking skills. Read more…