Law Enforcement Cases

A uniformed law enforcement ranger stands to the right of the Yuma Field Office sign.

Monday, October 26, 2026

Beyond the Badge: Protecting People and Public Lands

As the nation recognizes National First Responders Day, Cole’s career provides a look at the people behind one part of the BLM mission that visitors may rarely see.

A group photo of the 18 men and women BLM Field Training Officers standing shoulder to shoulder

Thursday, February 28, 2019

BLM Recognizes Training Officers for Outstanding Work and Dedication

Recently, a number of the BLM’s Field Training Officers (FTO) were recognized for their outstanding performance, commitment and passion.

Assistant Special Agent in Charge Anne Marie Sharkey receiving an award for extraordinary efforts

Thursday, February 14, 2019

BLM-Nevada Assistant Special Agent in Charge Recognized for Investigative Excellence

The United States Attorney in the District of Colorado recently recognized BLM-Nevada Assistant Special Agent in Charge Anne Marie Sharkey for her extraordinary efforts on an Endangered Species Act investigation in Colorado.

K-9 Officer Vico laying down with his head up against a background of rugged peaks

Tuesday, February 12, 2019

Passing of BLM K-9 Vico

The BLM Office of Law Enforcement and Security would like to inform you all of the recent passing of retired BLM K-9 "Vico"

Wednesday, August 15, 2018

A cry in the wilderness: Montana BLM rangers help search for lost infant

David Abrams, Public Affairs Specialist, Western Montana District The search team faced nearly impossible odds that chilly night: find a baby, no bigger than a...

A stolen artifact recovered from an Alaskan investigation

Sunday, June 24, 2018

BLM Law Enforcement Cases: Alaska investigation ends in historic conviction

In June of 2008, Bureau of Land Management Office of Law Enforcement and Security Special Agents initiated an investigation into the alleged unauthorized commercial use of BLM lands within the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska. A lengthy and complex investigation resulted in the identification of two suspects involved in a conspiracy to steal archeological and paleontological resources as a part of an illegal outfitting and guiding operation.