Environmental Investigator
Sgt. Jonathan Gray; interviewer: Brent
Environmental Investigator (Real Media)
Law enforcement officers at TPWD have a variety of assignments. One lesser-known path is that of our special units, such as our undercover officers and investigating environmental crimes.
Unauthorized dump
Trash in backyard
How is Texas Doing in Fighting Environmental Crime?
| Crime Events | Statistics |
|---|---|
| Total Cases Resolved | 88 |
| Entities Convicted (74 individuals, 16 corporations) |
90 |
| Total Felony Counts | 141 |
| Total Misdemeanor Counts | 67 |
| Search Warrants Executed | 79 |
| Jail Time | 109 years |
| Probation | 180 years |
| Record Punishment | 30 years (in state
prison) plus $16,300,000 judgment |
| Current Investigations Open | 40 |
*Source TNRCC (now TCEQ), 1999
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