Indiana conservation officers promoted

Local Sources- The director of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Division of Law Enforcement, Col. Steve Hunter, recently promoted four Indiana conservation officers to serve in various supervisory roles throughout the state.

Maj. Brian Bailey was promoted to serve as the support services major. The support services major, along with the quartermaster, oversees the division’s facility management and human resources needs. Bailey began his DNR career in 2006 as a field officer assigned to Owen County, later transferring to Monroe County. He was promoted to District 6 corporal in 2016 before being promoted to communications commander in 2022.

Lt. Brent Bohbrink was promoted to communications commander. The communications commander manages the division’s 24-hour dispatch center and its 14 civilian employees. He also serves as a board member for Turn In a Poacher (TIP). Bohbrink began his DNR career in 2003 and was assigned to Brown County. While fulfilling his duties as a field officer, he has also served as a public relations officer, field training officer, drill instructor, and K-9 handler.

Lt. Jim Hash was promoted to commander of District 7, which comprises 10 counties in the southwestern part of the state. Hash began his career in 2003 as a field officer assigned to Harrison County. Before this promotion, he had served as District 7 sergeant since 2022. 

Sgt. Matt Porter was promoted to sergeant of District 7. He began his DNR career in 2016 as a field officer assigned to Vanderburgh County. While fulfilling his duties as a field officer, Porter also served as a public safety diver.

“These officers bring a fresh perspective and a vast amount of knowledge and work experience to their new leadership roles,” Hunter said. “We are very excited for what the future holds for the DNR Law Enforcement Division.”