DNR Law Enforcement Services
DNR Law Enforcement Services 
DNR Law Enforcement 

DNR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES

To report an emergency, call 911

To report a forest fire: 1-800-562-6010

To report a sinking boat or oil spill: 1-800-258-5990

To report suspicious activity (if it’s not an emergency) on DNR-managed state lands, call the nearest DNR region office Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (see map):

Afterhours and on weekends, call: 1-800-562-6010

DNR Law Enforcement Regions

Northeast (Colville): 509-684-7474

Northwest (Sedro Wooley) : 360-856-3500

Olympic Region (Forks): 360-374-2800

Pacific Cascade (Castle Rock): 360-577-2025

Southeast (Ellensburg): 509-925-8510

South Puget Sound (Enumclaw): 360-825-1631

Our Mission
Our purpose is to ensure your safety and to protect state assets and the environment. We want to make sure you have a safe and enjoyable experience when you are on state trust lands.

What We Do
DNR’s Law Enforcement Services’ commissioned officers protect the public, DNR employees and state lands. They are stationed in DNR's six regions to:

  • Monitor recreation to avoid injuries and property damage
  • Check and monitor permits
  • Investigate accidents
  • Control vehicle speeds
  • Prevent the theft of natural resources, such as timber, bear grass, salal, cedar boughs and wood for making quality musical instruments
  • Investigate and prevent wildfires
  • Enforcement other state laws
  • Work closely with local law enforcement authorities to protect the public and public resources.

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 Contacts

Larry Raedel
Law Enforcement Chief
360-902-1698
larry.raedel@dnr.wa.gov

Margaret Rennie
Law Enforcement Services Administrative Assistant
360-902-1625
margaret.rennie@dnr.wa.gov

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