Utah lawmaker pushes to undo Biden-era rule allowing U.S. Forest Service to enforce state laws
A pair of lawmakers are pushing to undo a rule that allows the U.S. Forest Service to enforce state laws, arguing that ...
US Forest Service to Terminate 3,400 Workers, Union Leader Says
The US Forest Service is discharging about 3,400 employees, the agency’s union president told Bloomberg Law.
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Forest Service adopts law enforcement rule amid state jurisdictional concerns
The Forest Service has adopted a new law enforcement rule designed to enhance its ability to address issues such as substance abuse and wildfire prevention on national forests. While intended to ...
Former Ohio 911 dispatcher admits starting forest fires to 'give the boys something to do'
James Bartels, a former 911 dispatcher in southeast Ohio, admitted to starting dozens of fires to "give the boys something to do." ...
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Texas A&M Forest Service honors law enforcement officers
The Texas A&M Forest Service Law Enforcement Department has 10 investigators and up to 15 officers led by Connor Murnane, chief law enforcement officer. Officers investigate timber theft and wildfires ...
Ex-Ohio 911 dispatcher who admitted to starting forest wildfires gets 18 months in prison
James Bartels was sentenced to 18 months in prison for sparking 26 fires in Wayne National Forest, prosecutors announced on Monday.
Forest Service using the threat of wildfires to meet timber targets
The agency has sought to minimize environmental oversight, and critics say the agency also has become incentivized to cut ...
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Texas A&M Forest Service honors law enforcement officers
On Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, Texas A&M Forest Service honors its law enforcement investigators and officers for their dedication to public safety and protecting Texas’ natural resources.