Game warden voices concerns as Pennsylvania eliminates 123-year-old deputy program

Pennsylvania Game Commission to end Deputy Warden Program

Thirteen deputy game wardens in the Valley will lose their positions Sept. 1 when the Pennsylvania Game Commission ends its 123-year-old Deputy Game Warden Program.

Game warden voices concerns as Pennsylvania eliminates 123-year-old deputy program

The Pennsylvania State Game Commission will end its 123-year-old deputy game warden program on Sept. 1, leaving one state game warden concerned about the challenges ahead.

Pa. Game Commission is ending its Deputy Game Warden program

The Pennsylvania Game Commission is ending its Deputy Game Warden program on September 1, affecting about 140 wardens across the state. A Game Commission spokesperson said the decision “reflects our focus on having the most efficient and effective full-time professional law enforcement workforce.” “The decision was not made lightly but takes into account the complexities and dangers inherent in modern-day law enforcement, both here in Pennsylvan…