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Maryland Natural Resources Police Accept Donation

National Resources Police (NRP) announced a nearly $7,000 donation from the nonprofit Wildlife Conservation Enforcement Fund Inc. (WCEF) to support the Maryland Wildlife Crime Stoppers in its mission to enforce conservation laws in Maryland. Created in December 2018, the Maryland Wildlife Crime Stoppers organization aims to increase public awareness of the impact of illegal harvesting […]

Maryland Natural Resources Police Class 62 Graduates

Governor Hogan Honors Graduates of Maryland Natural Resources Police Academy NRP Officers Protect and Serve Marylanders, Wildlife on State’s Waterways and Public Lands Governor Larry Hogan today congratulated Basic Recruit Class 62 on their graduation from the Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) Academy. Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio and Superintendent Colonel […]

Report Suspicious Activities on Maryland Waterways

NRP is the lead law enforcement agency for maritime incidents on Maryland waterways that do not fall under the jurisdiction of the Federal Bureau of Investigation or the United States Coast Guard. Be on the lookout and report: Suspicious attempts to buy or charter vessels using large cash payments. Vessels operating at night without running […]

G Adrian Baker Named Superintendent of NRP

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources today announced that Chestertown Police Chief and Natural Resources Police (NRP) veteran G. Adrian Baker will serve as superintendent of the Maryland Natural Resources Police. Baker will be taking the place of Colonel Robert K. “Ken” Ziegler Jr. who resigned today. The appointment takes effect September 11. Baker has […]

21st Annual MSP/NRP Deep Creek Dunk

DO THE DUNK! Join us for the 21st Annual MSP/NRP Deep Creek Dunk on February 23,2019! Dunkers take a daring dip into the frozen Deep Creek Lake to benefit the 7,782 athletes of Special Olympics Maryland. All across the state, all year long, SOMD athletes are training and competing in one of our 27 different […]

Boaters Reminded that ‘Practice Makes Perfect’

Maryland Natural Resources Police, U.S. Coast Guard, Local Officials to Remind Boaters that ‘Practice Makes Perfect’ Last year, boating education and enforcement efforts in the Ocean City area concentrated on three elements: impaired operation, life jacket wear and bow riding. That effort paid off, with fewer arrests and fewer life jacket violations. The Lower Eastern […]

NRP Celebrates 150th Anniversary at Sandy Point

“Great Outdoors Maryland” 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 12 To recognize the 150th anniversary of the Maryland Natural Resources Police, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources invites the public to a free open house 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 12, at Sandy Point State Park. The celebratory event, “Great Outdoors Maryland,” will […]

Earth Day Celebrated at Maryland State Parks

Stewardship Opportunities Abound April 22 Earth Day gives people all over the planet a chance to do some good for our environment and society, and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources invites everyone to help out Sunday, April 22. The Maryland Park Service is hosting several events in every region of the state. In Cecil […]

NRP and Coast Guard Increase Boating Safety Awareness

As Fatalities Rise, Maryland Natural Resources Police and U.S. Coast Guard Take Steps to Increase Boating Safety Awareness Boating accidents have claimed the lives of four people in Maryland so far this year, the deadliest start to a boating season in more than six years. Saturday is the opening of the striped bass fishing season […]