The Maryland Natural Resources Police held its annual award ceremony June 13th, 2025, to recognize the achievements made by conservation law enforcement officers and professional staff in 2024. The officers were presented honors by Maryland Department of Natural Resources Sec. Josh Kurtz and Natural Resources Police Col. Orlando Lilly at Annapolis High School in Anne Arundel County. “Our hardworking Natural Resources Police officers represent our department with the utmost professionalism and honor,” said Sec. Kurtz. “We recognize their accomplishments and honor those who went above and beyond so Marylanders can enjoy our state’s natural areas, resources, waterways, and lands safely and sustainable.” Cpl. William Ruffner, who spent time working in NRP’s Eastern and Central regions last year, was named the 2024 Officer of the Year for his well-rounded enforcement and community engagement activities. Ruffner’s efforts exposed turkey poaching violations, impaired boaters, illegal commercial fisheries violations, while his mentorship and guidance of fellow officers went noticed by trainees and fellow officers. Maj. Matthew Corbin’s promotion was celebrated, receiving a certificate and badge-pinning at the ceremony after being officially promoted from Captain to Major on April 30. In his new post, Corbin oversees the Special Services Bureau. The Medal of Valor was […]
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