Law Enforcement
DWR Basic Law Enforcement Academy Graduates 10th Class
The 10th Law Enforcement Academy graduated on September 7, 2018. We are proud of these men and women who will serve and protect our community Read more…
Virginia Conservation Police Lip Sync Challenge!
Virginia CPO could not resist the lip sync challenge! From the mountains to the sea, we had a great time filming all over our beautiful state of Virginia. Watch…
2017 NASBLA Boating Officer of the Year is CPO Matthew S. Sandy
CPO Matthew S. Sandy has been selected for the prestigious honor of The National Association of State Boating Law Administrators Butch Potts Memorial Award. Read more…
2017 Conservation Police Officer of the Year Awarded to Senior Officer Gregory Hall
Senior Officer Hall’s leadership, dedication to Conserving and Protecting Virginia’s wildlife resources, and efforts in educational outreach led to this award Read more…
The Port of Virginia’s 12th Annual Steven Todd Dooley Search & Rescue Forum
This event brought a total of 32 boats and 156 students from across the Hampton Roads area together to hone boat handling skills and search and rescue efforts. Read more…
Two New Pups to Join DWR’s K9 Ranks
DWR’s Conservation Police Officers needed a few good pups—and after searching far and wide they found two exceptional dogs. Read more…
Fugitive From Justice No More
A fugitive living at a meth lab in the backwoods of Rockingham County ran smack into “Justice,” a black Lab K9 who tracked the felon down in the dark woods. Read more…
K9 Scout Recovering From Surgery After Cancer Diagnosis
An update on canine officer Scout, who recently underwent surgery after a cancer diagnosis and is recovering well. Read more…
Patrolling the Eastern Shore of Virginia
Every summer during the annual Chincoteague Pony Swim, CPO Brian Batton looks forward to protecting people and wildlife. Watch…