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 Statement 

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. 

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