The North American Wildlife Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (NAWLEA) is proud to

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Division of Law Enforcement has made history by becoming the first agency to receive accreditation from the North American Wildlife Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (NAWLEA). This prestigious recognition marks a significant milestone in advancing conservation law enforcement professionalism and effectiveness.

The North American Wildlife Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (NAWLEA) has taken a significant step toward setting a new benchmark in conservation law enforcement. Following an in-depth assessment conducted on January 14-15, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Division of Law Enforcement became the first agency in the United States to undergo NAWLEA's accreditation assessment. This milestone highlights the FWC’s dedication to professional excellenc

In a landmark development for wildlife law enforcement, the North American Wildlife Law Enforcement Accreditation (NAWLEA) program proudly announces the initiation of accreditation journeys for the first five states: Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, South Carolina, and Virginia. These states have officially entered into participation agreements with NAWLEA, marking the commencement of a transformative process in natural resource law enforcement.

The field of law enforcement is continuously evolving, with specialized areas like wildlife law enforcement gaining prominence due to increasing environmental concerns, wildlife protection, and public safety needs in the woods and waters of North America. In a significant development, the North American Wildlife Law Enforcement Accreditation (NAWLEA) has been officially recognized as one of the three national law enforcement accreditation organizations on the COPS (Community

In a significant stride towards recognizing and accrediting the vital work of natural resources law enforcement agencies, the North American Wildlife Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (NAWLEA) officially began its journey in 2022. As a pioneering credentialing entity, NAWLEA sets out to acknowledge and elevate the specialized aspects of natural resources law enforcement. With its commitment to best management practices, NAWLEA aims to award accredited status to agencies t