Conservation officers from Macomb County receive fish and game awards

CO Brad Silorey was recognized as the 2022-23 Mississippi Flyway Waterfowl Protection Officer of the Year for Michigan, a Mississippi Flyway Council award annually presented to a conservation officer who promotes, educates and exemplifies exceptional waterfowl enforcement.

“Silorey patrols important waterfowl areas because many of these species are going back and forth from Canada, which impacts federal migration,” said Lt. Todd Szyska, DNR Law Enforcement supervisor in southeast Michigan. “Silorey has made it his job to own this topic and enthusiastically passes along his knowledge and skills to new officers and waterfowl hunters.”

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CO Joe Deppen has been named the 2022 Michigan Officer of the Year by the Association of Midwest Fish and Game Law Enforcement Officers.

Participating AMFGLEO agencies annually select an internal officer who demonstrates teamwork and community collaboration, is hardworking and motivated, makes good decisions and produces good cases with knowledge of fish and game laws.

“Deppen is a hardworking and ‘true to the law’ officer who is instrumental in natural resource protection and preservation,” said Szyska. “His infectious, positive attitude and effort to do good motivate his peers and have helped establish long-lasting relationships with local law enforcement agencies, courts and the public.”

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