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Becoming a law enforcement ranger with Virginia State Parks

By Starr AndersonPosted September 03, 2025

Virginia State Parks are places where families make memories, history is preserved and nature is protected. Ensuring the safety of visitors and the conservation of these lands is the responsibility of a a dedicated team of law enforcement rangers.

4 women in law enforcement at Virginia State Parks

By Starr AndersonPosted March 28, 2025

DCR's law enforcement rangers go beyond traditional policing; they serve to protect people and Virginia's natural and cultural resources. Among these professional are women breaking barriers in a historically male-dominated field.