United States Forest Service Law Enforcement & Investigations

Uniformed Law Enforcement Officers (LEO) enforce Federal laws and regulations governing National Forest Lands and resources.  As part of that mission LEO'S carry firearms, defensive equipment, make arrests, execute search warrants, complete reports and testify in court. They establish a regular and recurring presence on a vast amount of public lands, roads, and recreation sites.  The regulations Law Enforcement Officers enforce include 36 Code of Federal Regulations Parts 242 & 261.  Part 242 of 36 CFR refers specifically to subsistence hunting and fishing regulations and is only applicable to federal land in Alaska. Part 261 of 36 CFR refers to regulations that apply to all National Forest lands nation wide.  The primary focus of their jobs is the protection of natural resources, protection of Forest Service employees  and the protection of visitors.  What follows is a list of the some of the different aspects of our job.

• Work closely and maintain liaison with local, state and other federal law enforcement officials.
• Protection of archeological resources. 
• Conduct informational and educational programs.
• Timber theft investigations.
• Vehicle accident investigations.
• Provide emergency medical aid.
• Enforcement of state motor vehicle laws on forest roads.
• Enforcement of fish and wildlife regulations.
• Wildfire investigation.
• Investigation of controlled substance distribution & manufacture.
• Service of search and arrest warrants.
• Work cooperatively with the state and local law enforcement agencies on search and rescue missions
• Assist special agents with internal investigations of criminal activity.

US Forest Service
Law Enforcement & Investigations
Washington D.C.