California Statewide Law Enforcement Association
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“CDFW officers patrol day and night in an effort to protect our fish and wildlife, our environment and our safety. Their jobs can be highly dangerous and we thank them for their service to our State.” – CSLEA President Alan Barcelona ORANGE COUNTY – On October 24, 2025, at around 1:00 a.m., a California Department […]
“It’s important that law enforcement officers conduct these operations to investigate illegal cannabis operations for numerous reasons, including public safety, consumer protection, environmental concerns and leveling the playing field for licensed and permitted operations.” – CSLEA President Alan Barcelona NEVADA CITY – On October 30, 2025, the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) announced that between […]
“Thank you to California’s officers who work to protect our fish and wildlife so all may enjoy what California has to offer in way of its natural resources. Approaching individuals who are breaking California fish and wildlife laws can be dangerous and we thank these officers for their service.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona PISMO BEACH […]
“California not only works to protect its own natural resources, fish and wildlife, it also works to reduce the senseless poaching of endangered species that live elsewhere on our planet.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona LOS ANGELES COUNTY – On October 23, 2025, California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) law enforcement officers from the Special […]
“These brave law enforcement officers, including a CDFW officer, encountered challenging and life-threatening conditions to rescue a man who desperately needed medical attention. We are grateful for their bravery, training and willingness to put the safety of others before their own.” – CSLEA President Alan Barcelona FAIRHAVEN – On October 21, 2025, at 3:45 p.m., […]
SACRAMENTO – On October 11, 2025, Govern Gavin Newsom announced that he signed Assembly Bill 1319 by Assemblymember Nick Schultz (D-Burbank) to protect endangered and threatened species from any potential rollbacks of longstanding federal protections. “California’s dedicated wildlife officers often face difficulties in enforcing the complex laws that regulate the wildlife trade due to the […]
“Thanks to someone who reported suspected illegal activity and the overnight work of CDFW officers, this illegal taking of Dungeness crab came to a halt and the crab were saved. That’s an example of how, together, we can protect our natural resources.” – CSLEA President Alan Barcelona SAN FRANCISCO – On August 30, 2025, just […]
“Dismantling a clandestine methamphetamine conversion lab and operation of this magnitude can only assist in the battle against illegal drugs and to help keep our communities and neighborhoods safe.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona NORTH EDWARDS – On September 3, 2025, the Kern County Sheriff’s Office, Kern County High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force (KC-HIDTA), […]
“CDFW officers work all hours of the day and night to help protect our natural resources. They often encounter individuals who are armed and that in itself adds an element of danger to their jobs. We thank them for their service and always hope for their complete safety.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona LOS ANGELES – […]
This year saw highest percentage of female cadets in CDFW history “This is an exciting time for these new officers and we wish them the best as they embark upon field training. Be smart and be safe as you apply your new law enforcement skills. Be sure you have the safety net that no peace […]
“By executing search warrants targeting suspected illegal cannabis operations, law enforcement officers are working to protect the public, the environment, and those cannabis operations that have the proper licenses and permits. Executing these search warrants can be dangerous as often weapons are found and seized. We are thankful that no law enforcement officer was hurt […]
CSLEA ACWO members respond to save the lives of one adult and two children “First and foremost, kudos to the victims of this capsized boat who had signaling devices at the ready, and were all wearing their life jackets which assisted them in surviving in rough, cold water. Thank you to our CSLEA/ACWO members, CDFW […]
“It is not unusual for CDFW officers to assist with locating and arresting dangerous suspects wanted by local law enforcement departments. Law enforcement team work makes all of our communities a safer place to be.” – CSLEA President Alan Barcelona MOUNT SHASTA – On June 18, 2025, at approximately 3 p.m., the Mount Shasta Police […]
COLUSA COUNTY – On May 27, 2025 the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) announced that Justin D. Lewis of Placer County was sentenced to two years in jail and ordered to pay over $20,000 in fines by a Colusa County Superior Court judge for his part in a conspiracy to commercialize Pacific lamprey, […]
PASO ROBLES –On May 8, 2025, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) announced the arrest of a 26-year-old on suspicion of unlawful hunting of wildlife, among other wildlife violations. According to CDFW, a wildlife officer on patrol noticed a car slowly moving through a rural area outside of Paso Robles where there had […]
SACRAMENTO – On May 12, 2025, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife announced the results of a recent enhanced maximum enforcement patrol to protect red abalone along the Northern California coast. CDFW wildlife officers issued seven citations to people illegally taking red abalone along the Sonoma, Mendocino and Humboldt County coast. Coinciding with a […]
A CDFW investigation VENTURA, – On April 21, 2025, the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office announced that William Porter McHenry, a commercial fishing boat captain, has been ordered to pay fines for illegally dumping toxic waste into California waters. McHenry owns and operates McHenry Fisheries, Inc., which runs the 67-foot commercial fishing vessel Sea Pearl. […]
“ACWO is proud to assist in supporting the warden race team and congratulates them on their success! Baker to Vegas is a great event that showcases the strength, drive and camaraderie of officers throughout the country and the world. Great job, team!” ACWO President Trevor Pell LAS VEGAS – The April 5-6, 2025 Baker to […]
CDFW wardens assist with search for suspect “It’s important that law enforcement officers nearest to a scene help each other out, regardless of which agency they are affiliated with. CDFW officers often assist local law enforcement officers in response to 911 calls, particularly in areas where officers have to travel a great geographical distance to […]
Eleven firearms seized “CDFW’s tipline is an easy way for citizens to report suspected violations. CDFW does a great job following up on these reports, and in this case removed 11 firearms from those who, by law, cannot possess them. That’s public safety at work.” – CSLEA President Alan Barcelona FRESNO COUNTY- On March 4, […]
