VASSALBORO — Twelve individuals recently graduated from the Maine Warden Service Training Academy. Among those 12 individuals was Eric Rudolph of Haynesville.
The new warden cadets successfully completed the Basic Law Enforcement Training Program at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy before they were placed on an additional one-year probation period. During that time, they were required to successfully complete the 12-week Maine Warden Service Training Academy before becoming game wardens.
To be a successful Maine Game Warden, an individual must possess considerable knowledge of wildlife, hunting, fishing, trapping, and other related outdoor sports; a strong desire to work in law enforcement; self initiative; and a willingness to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions, often times without assistance. In all cases, a warden seeks to promote good public relations and compliance with all fish and wildlife regulations.