FOI 400/25 Wildlife Team and Crimes

Enquiry Reference:  400- 25                                                             

I write in connection with regards to your Freedom of Information request. Below is your request and our response.

What department currently deals with allegations of wildlife crime within your force? 

Answer

Having made enquiries with the Force Analyst. The offence group 96-Wildlife was searched for crimes in relation to wildlife brought back a nil return.

How many officers/staff are currently employed by your force?

Answer

1543 Police Officers

1032 Police Staff

How many incidents of wildlife crime (including but not limited to hunting, baiting, wildlife disturbance, poaching, illegal fishing, egg theft, offences against badgers, bats, birds of prey) have been reported to the force within the last 5 years?

Answer

Having made enquiries with the Force Analyst. The offence group 96-Wildlife was searched for crimes in relation to wildlife brought back a nil return.

How many incidents of wildlife crime resulted in a charge for the suspect within the last 5 years?

Answer

N/A

How many incidents of wildlife crime resulted in a conviction within the last 5 years?

Answer

N/A

How many incidents of wildlife crime resulted in Proceeds of Crime Act penalties following conviction within the last 5 years?

Answer

N/A

How many officers/staff members within your force have been trained in wildlife crime investigation?

Answer

We have three neighbourhood police officers who deal with rural crimes whilst carrying out their neighbourhood duties.

How many officers/staff within your force are Accredited Financial Investigators?

Answer

One

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Yours sincerely

Information Rights Decision Maker