Bureau of Land Management: Office of Law Enforcement and Security

Overview

Organization Type Agency
Government Level Federal
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Governing BodyBureau of Land Management

Law Enforcement Ranger

Officer TitleLaw Enforcement Ranger
JurisdictionBLM-managed property
Authority TypeGeneral
Enforces Traffic LawsYes
Traffic Authority NotesLimited to federally owned property. State laws may also be applicable.
Purpose Provide law enforcement services for Bureau of Land Management's public lands
Duties
  • Patrol
  • Response
  • Traffic enforcement

Special Agent

Officer TitleSpecial Agent
JurisdictionNationwide
Authority TypeSpecialized
Enforces Traffic LawsNo
Purpose Investigate wildland arson, mineral resource theft, hazardous materials dumping, archaeological and historical artifact and paleontological theft, and illegal marijuana cultivation
Duties
  • Investigation

Vehicle

Bureau of Land Management: Office of Law Enforcement and Security vehicle
Bureau of Land Management: Office of Law Enforcement and Security (Photo by PoliceListed)
Bureau of Land Management: Office of Law Enforcement and Security vehicle
Bureau of Land Management: Office of Law Enforcement and Security (Photo by PoliceListed)