WILDLIFE CRIME REPORTER

Abstract

This project aims to be a handbook that will inform enforcement officers involved in wildlife crime
investigation about specialist forensic techniques. Whilst the paper is written from the perspective of law enforcement in
the world, many of the described techniques will be applicable to wildlife crime investigation at an in- ternational level.
All statutory agencies should ensure that they adhere to their own guidance and standards in relation to the collecting
and handling of evidence and that any forensic methodology used will stand scrutiny under their legal process. In the
world, the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO –covering England, Wales and Northern Ireland) and ACPOS in
Scotland have issued a number of guidance documents for police forces. Some of those relevant to world wildlife crime
investigation are listed at in this report.