Please join us in congratulating New Jersey Conservation Police Officer Bob Driscoll, the 2021 Shikar Safari Club International Wildlife Officer of the Year!

CPO Driscoll demonstrates the self-motivation and perseverance that are instrumental to Conservation Police Officers. This past year, Bob spearheaded patrols of the Hudson River and Newark Bay Complex to combat the illegal taking of undersized and over the limit striped bass during the spring and fall runs. These waterways are vital to striped bass production and essential to the sustainability of the resource. His efforts resulted in the issuance of nearly 300 summonses for striped bass offenses. He managed this task while still addressing his inland patrol and enforcement responsibilities.

CPO Driscoll serves as a Field Training Officer whenever necessary and has always taken on the responsibility of teaching new officers the ins-and-outs of the job. More recently, CPO Driscoll has transferred to the Training Unit where he serves a vital role in cultivating professional standards and exhibiting a positive image of the Conservation Police. He has been routinely called upon to assist with instructing classes for CPOs and other local and state law enforcement agencies. He has helped with New Jersey Fish and Wildlife’s quarterly firearms training and qualifications and has recently implemented and scheduled qualifications for CPOs that were issued .22 caliber rifles. CPO Driscoll has taught classes on Integrated Communication Assessment and Tactics (ICAT), Black Bear Incident Response for Law Enforcement, Law Enforcement Interactions with Wildlife and has given presentations for Criminal Justice classes at Rutgers University.