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See how our K9s train in this recent episode of Outdoors Mayland.
Wren is a female German Wirehaired Pointer who was born in Germany. She has been working with her handler since December 2022. Wren is trained to find people, evidence, and wildlife. She uses these skills to help protect the public and the state's natural resources. She loves coming to work every day with her handler. When Wren isn't working, she enjoys digging holes and chasing lizards around her yard. |
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Jazz is a Belgian Malinois and has been with her handler since December of 2022. She enjoys playing tug and fetch any time she gets a chance. Jazz loves going to work and especially getting to ride around all day in her handler's patrol vehicle. She is trained in tracking and trailing as well as articles and wildlife detection. All of these skills help her and the agency complete our mission of protecting the public and Maryland's natural resources. |
Raven is a female black Labrador Retriever from Spain. She has been working with her handler since December of 2022. She is one of the happiest K-9s you will ever meet. Raven is trained to track people and wildlife and locate evidence and wildlife. When she's not working, Raven loves to swim and play with her favorite dog, Bear. |
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Tomas is a Black Labrador Retriever from Mexico. He has been working with his handler since July 2023. Tomas is trained to find people and evidence. He uses these skills to help protect the public and the state's natural resources. When he is not working, Tomas enjoys playing fetch and going on car rides. |
The newest members of the Maryland Natural Resources Police, graduates of the 64th Basic Recruit Class. Photo by Fran Gower, Maryland Department of Natural Resources
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources Police (NRP) welcomed 14 new officers following graduation of its 64th Basic Recruit Class on November 30.
Maryland Department of Natural Resources Secretary Josh Kurtz addressed the 14 new officers at their graduation ceremony at Patuxent Research Refuge in Laurel.
“Congratulations to the hard-working men and women who have diligently trained to reach this point,” Secretary Kurtz said. “As Natural Resources Police Officers, they are now officially part of the team that ensures the wildlife, fish, and the public lands we enjoy are conserved and protected for generations to come.”
The recruits completed 36 weeks of training and coursework at the Maryland Police and Corrections facility in Sykesville. In preparation for their mission, they learned Maryland conservation law, criminal procedure, vehicle and traffic laws, physical conditioning, firearms, wildlife identification, emergency vehicle operations, search and rescue, land navigation, and boating navigation.
The new officers will be assigned to patrol districts across the state and complete their formal police training in the field under the supervision of experienced officers. Read more.
New Hiring Process
The Maryland Natural Resources Police is currently revamping its hiring process. We hope to have the new hiring process in place by spring. Expect to see a streamlined testing process.
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