Law Enforcement

Friday, April 4, 2025

Landscape of the southern California desert

BLM California partners to secure America’s border

The BLM in California oversees an impressive 71 miles of public lands along the international border with Mexico, accounting for half of the southern border that stretches from the Pacific Ocean through California. This expansive area encompasses approximately 3.3 million acres of public lands that extend 100 miles north from the border, showcasing natural gems like the Otay Mountain and Jacumba Mountain wilderness areas, as well as the famous off-highway vehicle sand park, the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area.

Thursday, February 28, 2019

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

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.

Thursday, February 14, 2019

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

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.

Tuesday, February 12, 2019

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

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"

Sunday, June 24, 2018

A stolen artifact recovered from an Alaskan investigation

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.

Friday, May 11, 2018

BLM Law Enforcement Cases: BLM searches for stolen mammoth tusk

In March 2018, a 100-pound mammoth tusk was stolen from Alaska’s Campbell Creek Science Center. BLM law enforcement is actively investigating and asking the public for any information about the theft.