Law Enforcement
Above the Law: The Roles of CPOs in Elk Territory
Conservation Police Officers have added protecting the elk to their daily (and nightly) routines in southwest Virginia to ensure quality of life for the elk. Read more…
How to Gain Hunting Permission
One of the questions hunters often ask is how can they gain hunting permission to nearby private land here are some tips on how to accomplish this task Read more…
CPOs Fishing on the Job
It's just another day at the office for Conservation Police Officers Joshua Thomas and Tyler Bumgarner! They helped catch a 48 inch cobia during patrol. Read more…
Two New Dogs Join DWR’s K9 Ranks
DWR’s Conservation Police Officers needed a few good dogs—and after searching far and wide they found two exceptional pups. Read more…
DWR Conservation Police Officer Wins 2018 Nasbla Boating Officer Of The Year Award
DWR CPO Joe Rollings has been selected for The NASBLA Butch Potts Memorial Award, also known as the Boating Officer of the Year for 2018! Read more…
2018 Conservation Police Officer of the Year Awarded to Officer Mark G. Shaw
DWR is proud to announce that Officer Mark G. Shaw has been named 2018 Conservation Police Officer of the Year! Read more…
DWR Officers Receive Louisa County ‘Officer of the Year’ Awards
Thank you to Officers Quarles and Eller who acted fearlessly in protecting our citizens and congratulations on this award! Read more…
KG Outdoor Club Visits with DWR K-9 Officers
CPO Patrillo and CPO Cramer visited the King George Outdoor Club, a 2018 Virginia Wildlife Grant recipient, and brought with them their four legged partners! Read more…
A Day in the Life of a Conservation Police Officer
The assignments and responsibilities of Conservation Officers are widespread and their service throughout our great Commonwealth for over 100 years Read more…