{"id":31857,"date":"2023-04-25T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-25T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/4vultures.org\/?p=31857"},"modified":"2025-05-05T15:46:51","modified_gmt":"2025-05-05T12:46:51","slug":"wildlife-crime-academys-groundbreaking-training-raises-the-bar-in-wildlife-crime-prosecution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/4vultures.org\/pt\/blog\/wildlife-crime-academys-groundbreaking-training-raises-the-bar-in-wildlife-crime-prosecution\/","title":{"rendered":"Transforming conservation: Wildlife Crime Academy&#8217;s groundbreaking training raises the bar in wildlife crime prosecution"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The fight against wildlife crime has reached new heights with the successful conclusion of the <a href=\"https:\/\/balkandetoxlife.eu\/wildlife-crime-academy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wildlife Crime Academy<\/a>&#8216;s Level 3 Supreme Course on Wildlife Crime Analysis and Intelligence last Thursday, 20 April, in M\u00e1laga (Spain). Forty-four passionate participants from nine countries across Europe have made history as the first and only professionals in the field of wildlife conservation to obtain qualifications in this highly advanced and specialised field. Their groundbreaking training is expected to have a significant impact on prosecuting and convicting wildlife criminals, serving as a deterrent to potential offenders and ultimately minimising wildlife crimes, thereby saving the lives of endangered species.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"605\" src=\"http:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Group-photo-with-participants-and-professors-of-the-Wildlife-Crime-Academy-Level-3-Course-\u00a9-Antonio-Atienza-Fuerte-1024x605.png\" alt=\"Group photo with participants and professors of the Wildlife Crime Academy Level 3 Course \u00a9 Antonio Atienza Fuerte\" class=\"wp-image-31874\" srcset=\"https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Group-photo-with-participants-and-professors-of-the-Wildlife-Crime-Academy-Level-3-Course-\u00a9-Antonio-Atienza-Fuerte-1024x605.png 1024w, https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Group-photo-with-participants-and-professors-of-the-Wildlife-Crime-Academy-Level-3-Course-\u00a9-Antonio-Atienza-Fuerte-300x177.png 300w, https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Group-photo-with-participants-and-professors-of-the-Wildlife-Crime-Academy-Level-3-Course-\u00a9-Antonio-Atienza-Fuerte-768x454.png 768w, https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Group-photo-with-participants-and-professors-of-the-Wildlife-Crime-Academy-Level-3-Course-\u00a9-Antonio-Atienza-Fuerte-1536x908.png 1536w, https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Group-photo-with-participants-and-professors-of-the-Wildlife-Crime-Academy-Level-3-Course-\u00a9-Antonio-Atienza-Fuerte-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Group-photo-with-participants-and-professors-of-the-Wildlife-Crime-Academy-Level-3-Course-\u00a9-Antonio-Atienza-Fuerte.png 1770w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Group photo with participants and professors of the Wildlife Crime Academy Level 3 Course \u00a9 Antonio Atienza Fuerte<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Organised by the <a href=\"https:\/\/4vultures.org\/pt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vulture Conservation Foundation<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.juntadeandalucia.es\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Junta de Andaluc\u00eda<\/a> as part of the EU-funded <a href=\"https:\/\/balkandetoxlife.eu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BalkanDetox LIFE<\/a> e <a href=\"https:\/\/lifewithvultures.eu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LIFE with Vultures<\/a> projects, the Wildlife Crime Academy&#8217;s series of three intense training courses have not only filled critical knowledge gaps but have also transformed attitudes towards wildlife crime, elevating it as a serious crime among competent authorities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tailored to professionals from diverse academic disciplines working in conservation, law enforcement and forensic science, the training equips participants with the necessary skills to lead investigations, manage teams and elevate the motivational level of relevant stakeholders. Following internationally recognised procedures from Junta de Andaluc\u00eda and a syllabus designed by specialists with over 15 years of experience, along with contributions from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.europol.europa.eu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Europol<\/a>, the Wildlife Crime Academy&#8217;s courses are at the forefront of cutting-edge knowledge and practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cBy combining Crime Scene Investigation (CSI), forensic science and judicial processes, we have achieved an 80% reduction in illegal wildlife poisoning incidents in Andalusia over the span of 15 years. With the right procedures, perseverance and collaboration, we are confident that our participants can achieve comparable results in their own countries.&#8221;<\/p>\n<cite><strong>&#8211; I\u00f1igo Fajardo,&nbsp;Head of the Protected Species Department at the Junta de Andaluc\u00eda and one of the Wildlife Crime Academy\u2019s professors<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>During the Level 3 course, participants honed their skills in profiling suspects and understanding criminal behaviour through practical exams on criminal signatures and case linkage. The theory section covered topics such as Forensic Psychology, Crime Analysis and Criminal Profiling. Participants learned about Behavioral Evidence Analysis methodology and how Intelligence can prevent crime and aid investigations, especially when dealing with organised crime and international networks involved in wildlife poisoning and illegal trade. One notable highlight of the Level 3 course was the final exam, a unique exercise where participants had to inspect the contents of a trash bag to gather information and create profiles of suspects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/All-teams-during-the-practical-exam-\u00a9-Vulture-Conservation-Foundation--1024x768.png\" alt=\"All teams during the practical exam \u00a9 Vulture Conservation Foundation\" class=\"wp-image-31887\" srcset=\"https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/All-teams-during-the-practical-exam-\u00a9-Vulture-Conservation-Foundation--1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/All-teams-during-the-practical-exam-\u00a9-Vulture-Conservation-Foundation--300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/All-teams-during-the-practical-exam-\u00a9-Vulture-Conservation-Foundation--768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/All-teams-during-the-practical-exam-\u00a9-Vulture-Conservation-Foundation--16x12.png 16w, https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/All-teams-during-the-practical-exam-\u00a9-Vulture-Conservation-Foundation-.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>All teams during the practical exam \u00a9 Vulture Conservation Foundation  <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cEurope has gained 44 new experts in Wildlife Crime Investigation and Analysis from nine countries. We are impressed by their unwavering dedication to combatting wildlife crime and trust that their expertise will make a real difference in preventing illegal wildlife mortality and supporting conservation efforts. Our Wildlife Crime Academy participants have already achieved the first-ever conviction for illegal wildlife poisoning in Cyprus.\u201d<\/p>\n<cite><strong>&nbsp;&#8211; Jovan Andevski, Programmes Manager at the Vulture Conservation Foundation<a> <\/a>and coordinator of the Wildlife Crime Academy<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>With these newly trained professionals leading the charge in the fight against wildlife crime, there is renewed hope for the protection and conservation of endangered species in Europe!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Press-Release_Wildlife-Crime-Academy-Level-3-Supreme-Course.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Access the Press Release<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Special thanks<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This achievement would not have been possible without the Junta de Andaluc\u00eda and the Vulture Conservation Foundation for organising the Wildlife Crime Academy, the European Union&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/cinea.ec.europa.eu\/programmes\/life_en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Programa LIFE<\/a> (BalkanDetox LIFE and LIFE with Vultures), the MAVA Foundation and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.euronatur.org\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EuroNatur<\/a> for providing funding and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.miteco.gob.es\/es\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ministerio para la Transici\u00f3n Ecol\u00f3gica y el Reto Demogr\u00e1fico<\/a> for their support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are grateful to our experienced professors for generously sharing their expertise: I\u00f1igo Fajardo, Irene Zorrilla, Jose Joaquin Aniceto del Castillo, Alicia Moreno Fernandez, Alfredo Lineros, Justo Martin Martin, Jose Miguel Antonaya Bellido, Salva Pacheco, Jovan Andevski, Jos\u00e9 Antonio Alfaro Moreno, Antonio Ruiz Garc\u00eda, Francisco Velasco Jim\u00e9nez, Isabel Fern\u00e1ndez Ver\u00f3n and Jose Antonio Alfaro Moreno.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And last but not least, we commend the 44 participants who came from different parts of Europe and completed all three modules with their commitment and engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"260\" src=\"http:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WCA-Wildlife-Crime-Academy-Fighting-Wildlife-Crime-Together.png\" alt=\"WCA-Fighting Wildlife Crime Together logos\" class=\"wp-image-20681\" srcset=\"https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WCA-Wildlife-Crime-Academy-Fighting-Wildlife-Crime-Together.png 1000w, https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WCA-Wildlife-Crime-Academy-Fighting-Wildlife-Crime-Together-300x78.png 300w, https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WCA-Wildlife-Crime-Academy-Fighting-Wildlife-Crime-Together-768x200.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The fight against wildlife crime has reached new heights with the successful conclusion of the Wildlife Crime Academy&#8216;s Level 3 Supreme Course on Wildlife Crime Analysis and Intelligence last Thursday, 20 April, in M\u00e1laga (Spain). 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