The Ranger Union

The Ranger Union are an organisation concerned with the conservation and protection of Pokémon. Members of the organisation are known as Pokémon Rangers, who use Capture Stylers to maintain peace in the region where they work. The organisation has evolved to have a presence in every region.

The Ranger Union HQ is located west of Altru Park in Almia, and can be reached by travelling along Union Road. The organisation was founded by Chairperson Erma. Professor Shinbara, the creation of the Capture Styler, also works here, along with __, __, __, and __. Apart from in Fiore and Almia, each region has one Ranger Base.

While the Ranger Union are more focused on the safety of Pokémon, the International Police are more concerned with the safety of humans, although naturally both organisations cater to both species with the Ranger Union regarded as being a more rural organisation whereas the International Police operate more in cities and urban environments.

There are 12 Top Rangers in the world. (subject to change)

In the series
Every region has one Ranger Base where a Top Ranger will be stationed and will operate out from, as well as a small team of surbordinate rangers and one operator who manages the mission requests the Base receives, coordinates Ranger activity in the region, and reports to the Top Operator at Ranger HQ.

Notable Members
Chairperson Erma (based in Almia) Professor Shinbara, creator of the Capture Styler (based in Almia) Iyori, Professor Shinbara's assistant (based in Almia) Solana, Top Ranger (was based in Fiore; now based in Hoenn?) Lunick, Top Ranger (was based in Fiore) Kellyn, Top Ranger (was based in Almia; now based in Sinnoh) Kate, Top Ranger (was based in Almia; now based in Ciprys?) Jackie, Top Ranger (was based in Hoenn before promotion to Top Ranger; now . . .?) Judy, Jackie's operator Summer/Minami, Top Ranger (was based in Oblivia; now based in Ciprys?) A relative of Class 3K is one of the Rangers in Ciprys.

Trivia
Credit: Bulbapedia for the opening paragraph.