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DNREC’s Delaware Natural Resources Police is a fully sworn police department with statewide authority to enforce criminal law, hunting, fishing, boating and environmental laws and regulations. They serve Delawareans on waterways and land both public and private.
The Delaware Natural Resources Police (NRP) includes three specialized units that work to ensure public safety, investigate environmental crimes ensuring that Delawareans and visitors to the state can enjoy Delaware’s natural resources.
DNREC’s Natural Resources Police offer a smartphone app to give the public an easy way to report environmental crimes and concerns. The
Natural Resources Police Tip411 App
also gives Natural Resources Police a tool to share important information with the public.
Natural Resources Police Units
The
Environmental Crimes Unit
investigates violations of environmental laws. The unit focuses on unlawful releases of liquid, solid, and hazardous wastes and air pollution violations.
The
Fish and Wildlife Unit
investigates hunting, fishing and boating violations. The unit patrols Delaware waterways, state wildlife areas, boating access areas, fishing ponds and piers.
The
State Park Unit
patrols Delaware state park areas, beaches and campgrounds. They investigate violations of state park rules and regulations ensuring visitor safety.
Recruitment
The Delaware Natural Resources Police offers
exciting opportunities
for those who like the outdoors and are looking for a career in law enforcement. Natural Resources Police Officers enforce natural resources, environmental, criminal, traffic, civil and boating laws, rules, and regulations.
Mission, Values and Guiding Pinciples
The mission of the Delaware Natural Resources Police
is to protect and conserve Delaware’s natural resources, enforce state laws and regulations, and provide public safety for those using state lands and waterways.
Values
Integrity:
Upholding honesty and ethical standards in all duties.
Respect:
Valuing the environment and the rights of individuals in our communities.
Service:
Dedicated to serving the public, prioritizing safety and the state’s natural resources.
Conservation:
Preserving Delaware’s natural resources for future generations.
Education:
Promoting awareness and understanding of natural resource management through collaboration with communities and stakeholders.
Guiding Principles
Through education, enforcement and community engagement, the Delaware Natural Resources Police strive to preserve our natural resources for future generations while promoting responsible stewardship and public safety.
Police Accountability Committee
The
Natural Resources Police – Police Accountability Committee
is part of the Delaware Natural Resources Police commitment to delivering the highest level of service and cultivating strong relationships with the communities they serve.
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