The BLM has approximately 200 total Law Enforcement officers, some of whom patrol an area as large as 1.8 million acres. Congress gave the BLM law enforcement authority in 1976 with the passage of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA). Through enactment of FLPMA, Congress recognized the need for BLM Law Enforcement officers to ensure public health and safety and to protect the nation's public land resources.

The Needles Field Office has seven Rangers, who perform a wide variety of tasks, including:

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	-protecting the cultural and historically-significant sites, such as petroglyphs and pictographs, from vandalism
-preventing theft and damage of plants, animals, minerals, and other valuable publicly-owned resources
	-guarding against the dumping of hazardous waste and other pollutants
-locating and eradicating drug manufacturing laboratories.
	-providing emergency medical aid and search and rescue assistance to visitors of public lands
-preserve wilderness values by protecting wilderness resources, providing visitors with information, and issuing citations to those using motorized vehicles or mechanized equipment in Wilderness Areas
	-monitor Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) areas and enforce OHV laws and safety regulations

The BLM Ranger has become the "eyes and ears" of the agency. They are the most visible BLM employee and are very familiar with the areas they patrol. If you would like additional information about the Ranger Program in the Needles Field Office, contact us at (760) 326-7000.

To report violations you may also contact the Federal Interagency Communications Center at (909) 383-5652.

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