BC CO Service

🐾RIP #BCCOS K9 Kilo Goodbye to one of our most well-known dogs, Kilo. The first search and detection dog in BC trained to detect invasive mussels, BCCOS K9 Kilo played a pivotal role in preventing the introduction of invasive mussels into BC waterways. tinyurl.com/yc2eatw7

After 30+ years with the #BCCOS Insp. Kevin Van Damme is retiring. 🙏Thank you for your service. We'll mark you 10-35. tinyurl.com/4u2tzw49

Do you have info? The #BCCOS and #BCParks are investigating the illegal dumping of tires and household waste in Ten Mile Lake Provincial Park near #Quesnel tinyurl.com/58rrnkuh

Thank you for your drive and dedication to ensure our environment, fish and wildlife are protected for future generations. #HappyInternationalWomensDay

Today, the #BCCOS celebrates the incredible women who make our agency stronger. We are proud of our many dedicated women serving various roles across the province, from officers to support staff, and those holding leadership positions.

🔶Seeking Public Assistance: A male mule deer was killed under suspicious circumstances in the early morning hours of March 4, 2026 in the Maple Street area of #OkanaganFalls tinyurl.com/2zphxw3e #BCCOS #RAPP

🌷With spring around the corner, it’s a great time to make sure your property isn’t attracting bears & other wildlife. For tips on securing attractants such as: 🗑️Garbage 🌳Fruit Trees 🐦Bird Feeders 🐾Pet Food Visit: tinyurl.com/yabexywh @wildsafebc #BCCOS #keepwildlifewild

The #BCCOS recently concluded an 18-month investigation related to unlawful hunting within the Gladys Lake Ecological Reserve, in northern BC. tinyurl.com/a89y6wyz

All of BC is wrapping the families of Tumbler Ridge with love. Supports are available: BC Mental Health Support Line: 310-6789 Kids Help Phone: Text “CONNECT” to 686868 Thank you to the emergency responders on the ground for the work they are doing.

Conservation Officers in the #Peace and #Okanagan region conduct aerial patrols of areas that have been closed to snowmobiles to protect mountain caribou. tinyurl.com/43rjtpzu #knowbeforeyougo #BCCOS

Court Case | Two people received a combined $6,000 penalty in connection with the killing of a grizzly bear on #TexadaIsland tinyurl.com/5ynjxtk5 #BCCOS

If you have any information that could assist the investigation, including security camera footage, please contact the RAPP line at 1-877-952-7277 or visit rapp.bc.ca #BCCOS #LoganLake

Seeking Public Assistance | The #BCCOS is seeking the public's assistance with information regarding a doe mule deer that was killed in #LoganLake on Dec. 21, 2025. The deer was killed in a residential neighborhood in the vicinity of Amber Drive.

As experts in their field, they specialize in public safety related to human-wildlife conflict and manage complex investigations. For more information: tinyurl.com/5y9vwvp7

Interested in joining us? The BC Conservation Officer Service is a dedicated and knowledgeable team of conservation officers stationed in communities across the province.

BC Conservation Officer Evelyn Robertson is recognized as this year’s Western Conservation Law Enforcement Academy Sergeant Major and is the first woman to hold this role in the history of WCLEA. Congratulations! tinyurl.com/yp9bac7e #COS #WCLEA

Congratulations to our 9 new Conservation Officers, who graduated from the Western Conservation Law Enforcement Academy today! 🎉 #COS #WCLEA #Class27 tinyurl.com/bdcvwfnr

We’re gearing up for graduation day at the Western Conservation Law Enforcement Academy tomorrow… Stay tuned for updates! #COS #WCLEA

This past weekend the @_BCCOS issued 26 violation tickets for illegal campfires in the Coastal Fire Centre. That’s unacceptable. This kind of activity puts all of us at risk. We have to do better. Please follow the fire prohibitions in your region.   #BCWildfire

Over the first long weekend since campfire bans came into effect, Conservation Officers issued $29,900 in fines – 26 violation tickets at $1,150 each - for illegal campfires. tinyurl.com/ykz3n3f5 #COS @BCGovFireInfo