Fraternal Order of Police Conservation Police Officers Lodge #114

09/13/2026

Congratulations Officer Raul’s

WCO David Raulfs was named Northeast Conservation Law Enforcement Chiefs Association Officer of the Year!

Raulfs, whose district includes Wyoming and southwestern Susquehanna counties, investigated a significant pollution event on Roaring Brook in Lackawanna County that led to a significant settlement which will result in improved stream quality and fish habitat.

Additionally, Raulfs became a PFBC fi****ms instructor, participated in a pilot e-bike program and held a number of outreach and education programs for local anglers and boaters.

09/13/2026

09/10/2026

The Old Stone House in Slippery Rock is now under the management of Jennings Environmental Education Center and will reopen after necessary renovations are complete. Located in the Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area, the historic 1820s tavern-turned-museum will soon offer new programs highlighting local history.

Learn more: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dcnr/newsroom/old-stone-house-transferred-to-dcnr--jenningsenvironmental-educa

09/10/2026

After the towers fell, more than 3,700 sanitation workers led debris removal efforts, supported forensic operations at Fresh Kills Landfill, and kept lower Manhattan clean and safe. All of this while maintaining regular sanitation services for the city. Their work made it possible for police and firefighters to carry out rescue and recovery safely.

Today, we honor the courage, dedication, and service of these unsung heroes. Every role mattered in the fight to save lives and rebuild a city.

09/09/2026

We recruit top talent in law enforcement—special agents, police officers, prosecutors, and wildlife conservation officers. Connecting qualified professionals with public safety careers nationwide.

09/08/2026

Departments are loosening residency requirements.

That’s not “flexibility.” That’s the city admitting cops can’t afford to live where they work — and choosing not to fix the pay.

So the standard moves instead of the wage. Live 30 miles out. Live in the next county. Live wherever the rent doesn’t eat the check. Then they wonder why response times, community ties, and retention all get worse.

You can recruit farther. You cannot buy institutional knowledge with a commute. Officers who don’t live in the town still have to pay the same bills. If the community won’t pay enough for quality people to stay, it will keep lowering the bar until “anyone” fills the seat.

Pay what it takes to live there. Or stop pretending the hiring crisis is a mystery.

09/07/2026

Fraternal Order of Police Conservation Police Officers Lodge #114 would like to wish you all a safe and happy Labor Day. Union Strong 💪

09/04/2026

Rest In Peace, Officer Taylor.….we Honor your Supreme Sacrifice and we Pray for the comfort of your loved ones, Both Blood and Blue. 💙💙💙🖤💙💙💙 **OKLAHOMA** From the ODMP: Wildlife Officer David Taylor was killed while trying to evacuate residents during the Railroad South Fire in Comanche County, Oklahoma. Officer Taylor was going door to door to notify citizens to leave the area due to the fast-moving fire. His last contact was while he was assisting a family as they evacuated their home. His body was recovered from a structure days later. Officer Taylor was a United States Navy veteran and had served with the United States Department of the Interior - Fish and Wildlife Service - Division of Refuge Law Enforcement at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. He was previously assigned to the Rio Mora National Wildlife Refuge and Las Vegas National Wildlife Refuge in New Mexico. Survivors include his wife, son, and parents.

09/04/2026

Congratulations Officer Norman

Northcentral Region WCO Derek Norman, whose district includes Clinton and western Lycoming counties, was recently presented with the Gerald L. Greiner Environmental Protection Award for exemplifying the protection, conservation and enhancement of the Commonwealth's aquatic resources.

In 2025, Norman investigated nine environmental incidents within his region resulting in significant settlements that will benefit local aquatic resources.