increasingly by the Environment Agency. They generally do not have powers of a constable, or the same duties as a fisheries officer/water bailiff, at least initially. However, there are opportunities for the VWBs to become warranted. The GOV.UK blog website said: Phase 1 volunteers are unwarranted, 'eyes and ears' bailiffs. Phase 2 volunteers are warranted bailiffs, with powers. Isle of Man The water bailiff was a historical officer in the Isle of Man responsible for enforcing fishing law. See also Bailiff References External links Powers of Water Bailiffs, Scottish Government publications Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries (Consolidation) (Scotland) Act 2003 Part 5 (Powers of Constables and Water Bailiffs) Powers of Bailiffs Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries Act 1975 Powers of Water Bailiffs Powers of water bailiffs http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/part/7/chapter/3 Law enforcement occupations in the United Kingdom