LANSING, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) now boasts 15 new conservation officers after they completed their training.
“We proudly welcome a new generation of conservation officers – protectors of public lands and all of the natural and cultural resources that belong to the people of Michigan,” said Shannon Lott, DNR deputy director. “Stepping into this unique law enforcement role demands courage, creativity and integrity, characteristics these officers have exemplified throughout the academy. We thank them for their willingness to serve and we wish them each a long, safe and rewarding career.”
New officers and their assignments.
- Zachary Adams, from Commerce Township, assigned to Oakland County.
- Alexander Arndt, from Auburn, assigned to Saginaw County.
- Matthew Bowser, from Crystal Falls, assigned to Delta County.
- Maxwell Bradford, from Houston, Texas, assigned to Kalamazoo County.
- Joseph Budnick, from Marquette, assigned to Mackinac County.
- Alexander French, from Sault Ste. Marie, assigned to Luce County.
- Raymond Gagnon, from Calumet, assigned to Gogebic County.
- Olivia Haerr, from Danvers, Illinois, assigned to Baraga County.
- Joel Hill, from Belleville, assigned to Wayne County.
- Cody Longrey, from Coldwater, assigned to Hillsdale County.
- Nico Luna, from Fenton, assigned to Oscoda County.
- Tyler Owen, from Jackson, assigned to Otsego County.
- Cody Simmons, from Caseville, assigned to Huron County.
- Andrew Werth, from Dearborn, assigned to Wayne County.
- Evan White, from Milford, assigned to Alpena County.
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The new graduates will be partnered with veteran officers. Their probationary field training includes working with multiple counties statewide.