Maryland Natural Resources Police Underwater Operations Team Citation 202506

Maryland Natural Resources Police annual awards ceremony honors officers for exceptional service

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Natural Resources Police held its annual awards ceremony Thursday, recognizing conservation law enforcement officers and professional staff for their achievements in 2024, including acts of bravery and significant contributions to public safety and environmental protection. Maryland Department of Natural Resources Secretary Josh Kurtz and Natural Resources Police Col. Orlando Lilly presented the honors at Annapolis High School […]

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Maryland State Police Recognition Ceremony 20250416

Maryland State Police honor heroes at awards ceremony

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TIMONIUM, MD—The Maryland State Police honored more than 140 individuals at an awards ceremony in Timonium on Wednesday for their outstanding acts of courage, dedication to duty, lifesaving efforts, and humanitarianism. The honorees included Maryland State Troopers, civilian employees from the Agency, allied law enforcement officers, and emergency personnel. “These individuals are often the first to take action in critical […]

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Maryland DNR Department of Natural Resources Police

Trespassing waterfowlers receive citations in Essex

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ESSEX, MD—A group of waterfowlers recently received citations after trespassing in the Essex area. At just after 4:45 p.m. on January 13. 2025, Maryland Natural Resources Police officers responded to a complaint of a group of hunters trespassing on marked property near Browns Cove in Essex. Arriving officers found five dead ducks – two mallards, two black ducks, and one […]

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MDTA Police Graduation 20250213

Maryland Transportation Authority Police celebrate 59th officer candidate class graduation

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Police celebrated Maryland’s newest police officers during a ceremony at MDTA Police Headquarters on Wednesday evening. Members of Officer Candidate Class 59 completed a demanding academy training program that began in June 2024. Ten new MDTA Police Officers and one Maryland Natural Resources Police Officer persevered through the rigorous training program. Police recruits are […]

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Sea Turtle Cold Stunning

Maryland DNR warns of cold-stunned sea turtles, marine mammals

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking residents to be on the lookout for cold-stunned sea turtles and marine mammals along the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic coast this winter. Cold-stunning occurs when water temperatures drop rapidly, causing animals to become lethargic and hypothermic. This condition can be fatal, especially for sea turtles. According to DNR, cold-stunning typically […]

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MD NRP Toy Drive

Maryland Natural Resources Police collecting toys for needy children

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) is once again collecting new, unwrapped toys for children in need as part of its annual “Boatload of Toys” holiday drive. Donations will be accepted at seven Walmart retail locations across the state and online through an Amazon gift registry. The drive is part of the national U.S. Marines Toys for Tots initiative. […]

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