California Statewide Law Enforcement Association
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A CDFW Investigation “We are grateful that citizens use CDFW’s tip line to inform wildlife officers of the illegal taking of wildlife and of other violations. CDFW wardens are peace officers who have additional training to investigate these types of crimes. They work 24 hours a day to protect our fish, wildlife, public and environment. […]
STOCKTON – On September 6, 2024, Stockton Police officers executed a search warrant at a residence in the 300 block of Paragon Avenue. Upon conducting a search of the residence, officers located three handguns, five rifles, various calibers of ammunition, and two small alligators. California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) responded to take custody […]
“Illegal marijuana cultivation operations can cause harm to our environments and fish and wildlife. In addition, they compete on an illegal level with licensed cannabis operations that abide by State rules and regulations and pay taxes. Investigating these illegal operations can be dangerous for those serving search warrants and we are grateful no one was […]
“We are thankful that the child who was attacked is recovering and that no one else at the park was injured. We very much appreciate the public safety work that State Parks rangers and CDFW officers do to keep people as they enjoy the great outdoors.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona LOS ANGELES COUNTY – On […]
CDFW wardens arrested him after he was found wandering in fire evacuation area “CDFW wardens were assisting with protecting property in an evacuation area. It is never easy for residents to evacuate and leave their homes behind. They count on law enforcement to protect their neighborhood during a time when most homes are empty and […]
“Serving search warrants in investigations such as this can be extremely dangerous. We are grateful for the work that law enforcement officers conduct to combat the illegal marijuana operations in our state and are thankful no one was hurt during the service of this warrant.” –CSLEA President Alan Barcelona KERN COUNTY – On August 6, […]
“CDFW wardens responded, made access to the downed aircraft, and rendered aid. The pilot was uninjured and no wildland fire occurred. This is an example of what rural CDFW enforcement and patrol operations do. We are grateful the pilot walked away from this.” ACWO Acting Vice President & Treasurer SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY – On August […]
Largest academy graduating class CDFW history, 54 new wildlife officers pinned “I was honored to attend the CDFW academy graduation and see our 54 new officers be badged in front of their family and friends. I want to congratulate each and every graduate and especially thank all of the new CSLEA members. I had the […]
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife assisted with this investigation “We must work to keep our parks, forests and public land free from the illegal growing and cultivation of marijuana as it can harm the environment and poses a threat to public safety.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona SACRAMENTO – On July 16, 2024, Custodio […]
RANCHO PALOS VERDES – On May 30, 2024, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) announced that CDFW officers responding to a citizen’s tip, discovered three people within the Point Vicente State Marine Conservation Area (SMCA) who behaved suspiciously upon seeing the officers. According to CDFW, one suspect grabbed a large black trash bag, […]
“We greatly appreciate the work that CDFW officers do to investigate poachers and to protect California wildlife and the state’s natural resources. These investigations involve armed subjects and put investigating officers in harm’s way. We thank them for their service to California and its citizens.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona VENTURA COUNTY – On May 29, […]
SACRAMENTO – On April 29, 2024, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) announced it named Wildlife Officer Laura Decker the department’s 2023 Officer of the Year. “I am extremely proud of Wildlife Officer Decker. Her outstanding work is a testament to her dedication and an example to all California wildlife officers,” said Trevor […]
“Recoveries such as this can put responding personnel at risk. We are grateful that no one was injured and the body was recovered so that law enforcement can investigate the circumstances and next of kin can be notified.” – CSLEA President Alan Barcelona FORT BRAGG – On April 26, 2024, at approximately 2:54 p.m., the […]
“We appreciate members of the public providing tips to CDFW. These two cases show that tips to CDFW are not in vain and wildlife officers do investigate. CDFW officers work to protect our wildlife, natural resources and environment, which we are grateful for.” – CSLEA President Alan Barcelona SACRAMENTO – On April 26, 2024, California […]
LAS VEGAS – The Association of California Wildlife Officers (ACWO) extends a big congratulations and job-well-done to the 2024 California Wildlife Officer Baker to Vegas team for successfully completing the legendary stage race from Baker, California to Las Vegas, Nevada in 15 hours and 14 minutes, winning their division and posting a record time for […]
“Thanks to CDFW law enforcement officers, these abandoned commercial lobster traps have been removed and the culprit has been convicted.” -CSLEA President Alan Barcelona SANTA BARBARA- On March 4, 2024, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) announced the successful prosecution and conviction of a Santa Barbara commercial lobster fisherman on a multitude of […]
A CDFW investigation “CDFW officers work to protect California’s precious resources by investigating those who violate laws meant to keep our environment and ecosystems safe from destruction and harm.” – CSLEA President Alan Barcelona SAN LUIS OBISPO – On March 4, 2024 the San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office announced a settlement in a […]
“Thanks to CDFW law enforcement officers, these abandoned commercial lobster traps have been removed and the culprit has been convicted.” -CSLEA President Alan Barcelona SANTA BARBARA- On March 4, 2024, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) announced the successful prosecution and conviction of a Santa Barbara commercial lobster fisherman on a multitude of […]
“It’s important that law enforcement agencies have allied partners to assist them in situations such as this. We thank CDFW officers for always being at the ready to help their local law enforcement partners and are grateful no one was hurt during the service of the warrant and arrest.” – CSLEA President Alan Barcelona TRINITY […]
WEST SACRAMENTO – On February 5, 2024, California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) Chief Counsel Kasey Clark, along with Association of California Wildlife Officers (ACWO) President Trevor Pell and ACWO Director Nathan Coyle, met with eight lateral officers who are beginning an eight-week academy at the California Department of Fish and Wildlife in West Sacramento. […]
