Conor O'Gorman Posted September 16, 2020 Report Share Posted September 16, 2020 More than 60 Wildlife Crime Officers (WCOs) have taken part in two COVID-secure training days with BASC and the National Gamekeepers Organisation (NGO) to bolster their understanding of wildlife management law and its practical application. The training days were put on free of charge to provide the officers with an overview of several subjects they are likely to encounter. Training focused on legislation, deer management, pest control and trapping. A further session also featured on rural crime including deer and hare poaching. WCOs in attendance came from Lancashire, Cheshire, Merseyside, British Transport Police, Greater Manchester Police and North Wales Police. Duncan Thomas, BASC North director, said: “The legislation surrounding wildlife management is incredibly complex. It is essential that these officers have a full understanding of wildlife management and the law. “Gamekeepers are the guardians of the countryside and these training days are just a small part of our work with the WCOs.” Senior Officer Chief Inspector Chris Hardy said: “We are very grateful to BASC and the NGO for the continued support and wish to build on existing partnerships. The expertise of the trainers was invaluable in developing the officers knowledge to continue to effectively combat Rural and Wildlife Crime.” See: https://basc.org.uk/training-days-aid-wildlife-crime-officers-countryside-knowledge/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearwater Posted September 16, 2020 Report Share Posted September 16, 2020 Wow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainhastings Posted September 16, 2020 Report Share Posted September 16, 2020 (edited) Bloody rediculous the countryside needs to step back 20 years it was a much better place at least for country folks. Now we have to keep all the carrot nibbling I don't want to see any thing dead plums happy oh make that 30 years Edited September 16, 2020 by captainhastings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bottletopbill Posted September 17, 2020 Report Share Posted September 17, 2020 Well we should tell all the antis we pay for police training courses to protect our wildlife. Not just run wild protesting and causing damage as they do costing many thousands of pounds . BASC SHOULD PUT THIS IN THE PAPERS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry2016 Posted September 17, 2020 Report Share Posted September 17, 2020 Great to see, Well done all involved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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