Eco-Police

Their uniforms may be a different color and their hats may be a different shape, but the eco-police still mean business. These environmental conservation officers focus almost exclusively on enforcing laws related to pollution, fuel spills, and recycling. This small but significant cadre of officers has evolved over time from “game protectors” to “eco-police,” though their duties still include making the rounds in seafood markets to ensure that undersize fish (often a symptom of illegal fishing) aren’t being sold, and health conditions are being honored. It’s a tough job, but we’re glad it’s being done.