Law Enforcement Cases

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.
A BLM ranger in an open grassy field

BLM Ranger Rescues Lost Hunter in California

As the COVID-19 pandemic has forced people to shelter in place across California, the demand for public service has not decreased. Bureau of Land Management law enforcement rangers have remained on patrol during these challenging times, and in the case of a northern California ranger, saving a life.

BLM mourns passing of retired K-9 Officer Hoost, Badge K914

Belgian Malinois K-9 Officer Hoost protected America’s public lands alongside Field Staff Ranger Chris Rice for eight years before retiring in 2018 to a life of chasing balls and belly rubs as a treasured member of the Rice family. He died at 11 years old.
Deputy Director for Law Enforcement Policy and Programs Loren Good, Senior Special Agent Robert Cowan, Ranger Kelly Cole, Director for Law Enforcement William Woody

BLM recognizes ranger and special agent of the year for 2018

The Bureau of Land Management Office of Law Enforcement and Security is pleased to announce the 2018 Law Enforcement Ranger of the Year and Special Agent of the Year. Ranger Kelly Cole and Senior Special Agent Robert Cowan were recognized yesterday at an award ceremony in Washington, D.C., as part of the bureau’s observance of National Police Week.