Vincennes University Conservation Law Enforcement

06/19/2026

If you’ve ever watched Northwoods Law, you probably know about these guys and their cool red coats…

06/17/2026

The Techmester students finished up their camp today with a SCUBA demonstration by Indiana Conservation Officers Caden Graber and Kendrick Fuhrman…

06/17/2026

We’ve had a great time with the Techmester students this week!

Over the last two days, 34 high school students have gotten a glimpse of the 5 public safety programs at VU and hopefully a few of them will be sitting in our classrooms in the next couple of years. Tomorrow is the final day so I will post some more photos then..

A big thank you goes out to our guest instructors (John Streeter, Judge William Hudson, Angie Meacham, Jimmy Hunt, ICO Keith Wildeman and K9 Teddy, VPD Officer Mike Caswell and K9 Boca, and the Vincennes Fire Department) for volunteering their time for these students! Also a shout out to Tim Bauer for playing the victim in our SAR scenarios.

05/22/2026

There is still some time left to apply!

We're Hiring! You have approximately 1 week left to apply for the career of a lifetime! The Indiana DNR Division of Law Enforcement are looking for highly motivated, outdoor-centered individuals to fill Indiana Conservation Officer (ICO) positions across the state (See list below). Visit dnr.IN.gov/law-enforcement to apply.
Anyone interested should first read “Become a Conservation Officer” and complete the pre-screening test under the “Apply” link on that website. Successful completion of the pre-screening test is required to receive an application for the hiring process at on.IN.gov/ico-hiring.
We are looking to fill positions in the following counties:
• Elkhart – District 1
• Steuben (2) - District 2
• Lagrange – District 2
• Adams – District 2
• Fountain – District 3
• Carroll – District 3
• Henry – District 4
• Tipton – District 4
• Parke – District 5
• Johnson - District 6
• Posey – District 7
• Pike – District 7
• Clark – District 8
• Perry – District 8
• Scott – District 8
• Washington – District 8
• Decatur – District 9
• Rush - District 9
• Fayette – District 9
• Porter – District 10
• Laporte – District 10

05/20/2026

We had an awesome ‘25-26 school year and the students not only worked hard but completed many difficult tasks. I’m extremely proud of their efforts! I also want to thank all of you guys for your support of the program and for passing on the word about what the program has to offer…

Here’s a recap of the past year…

-33 students graduated the program this year..
-We had 37 students make the Dean’s List (19 fall/18 spring)..
-We have students who are currently in Conservation Officer hiring processes in Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, and Minnesota..
-4 students graduated the ILEA and 3 more are in various law enforcement academies currently
-28 students passed their DU Ecology, Conservation & Management certification exam
-33 students received their Search and Rescue Awareness and Operations certifications through IDHS
-11 students completed the EMT/B course
-10 students completed a special project course
-9 students were selected for a summer internship with the IDNR
-35 students completed the Indiana Trapper Education program
-28 students completed both Boater and Hunter Education courses
-13 students completed a SCUBA course
-Students completed several service projects including Operation Christmas child where they raised money and packed 50+ shoeboxes for children

05/18/2026

We had 19 of our Conservation Law Enforcement students make the Dean’s List this semester!

Students must earn a semester grade point average of 3.50 or higher while completing at least twelve credit hours to be placed on the Dean’s List.

Congratulations to the following students:
Aedyn Slater
Dakota Sullivan
Echo Wyant
Zack Lacey
Zenor McClure
Miller Claycamp
Anthony Taylor
Garrett Sautter
Carson Whitley
Lily Justice
Olivia Owsley
Ayden Frederick
Wyatt Snow
Matt Jackson
Mason Dugger
Caden Cox
Gavin Wiggins
Ethan Cooper
Coltyn Sellers

05/18/2026

Here’s a great job opportunity for anyone living around the Bloomington area…

Indiana Conservation Officer Dispatch is hiring! DNR Law Enforcement is looking to fill a Communications Specialist position at our dispatch center located at our Monroe Reservoir Office in Bloomington, Indiana. Simply visit the link below to apply!
https://workforindiana.in.gov/job/Bloomington-Communications-Specialist-IN-47401/1390827100/

05/11/2026

Several VU Conservation Law Enforcement alumni were honored at the recent IDNR Law Enforcement Division’s awards ceremony…

Congratulations to the following officers on receiving their awards:

ICO Tyler Brock received the agency’s top honor as the 2025 James Pitzer Indiana Conservation Officer of the Year..

Lt. Brent Bohbrink received the Director’s Leadership Award..

ICO Steve Kinne received the William J Nattkemper Brotherhood Award..

ICOs Kendrick Fuhrman and Kenny Tincher each received Lifesaving Awards.

Great job gentlemen! Vincennes University is proud of your accomplishments..

05/11/2026

Congratulations to these four Conservation Law Enforcement students for successfully completing a very intense EMT course!

Matt Jackson was presented a couple of class awards for his performance by Professor Vance..

05/07/2026

We finished up our last final exam today! The following students had the highest scores in the respective classes…

Garrett Sautter- Conservation Enforcement II

Rebecca Schitter- Introduction to North American Wildlife

Mason Dugger- Conservation and Management of Natural Resources

Great job guys! We are proud of you…