Indiana Conservation Officers assisted the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department by recovering a stolen safe located in 56 feet of water in the Brookville Reservoir.
In early June the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department investigated a burglary that took place at the Lakeshore Resort located near Brookville Reservoir. During the burglary video surveillance caught the suspect in the act and gave the Sheriff’s Department a good lead. Upon an interview the suspect confessed to the burglary and where he disposed of the stolen safe.
Indiana Conservation Officers were called and deployed a remote operated vehicle, known as a “ROV” commonly seen in the movie “Titanic.” The safe was located in 56-foot of water off of the Causeway Bridge on Brookville Reservoir where Indiana Conservation Divers descended and recovered the safe for evidence.
The duties of a conservation officer are widely varied commissioned with the responsibility of protecting the natural resources of Indiana. Not only are they seen patrolling the woods and waters of Indiana they are also called upon during natural disasters and to assist other law enforcement agencies.
Their unique training, experiences and equipment allows them to manage and assist no matter what the challenge. Conservation officers are dedicated to proudly protect the natural resources and the people of Indiana.
Research more about Indiana Conservation Officers at http://www.in.gov/dnr/lawenfor/.