News
Animal charity to fund police unit in London
The Metropolitan Police’s Wildlife Crime Unit (WCU) is to be given £100,000 a year by the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) — the first time a charity has directly funded a Metropolitan Police unit.
Would you like to appear on our site? We offer sponsored articles and advertising to put you in front of our readers. Find out more.
Police say that a lack of funds has meant the unit has struggled to operate effectively, and that the extra money will pay for a PC and a staff position.
WSPA UK director Suzi Morris described London as a major hub for global wildlife crime.
She said: ?Given the current climate of austerity, we felt compelled to secure and strengthen wildlife crime policing in London, fearing for the future of the WCU as its uniquely trained officers near retirement.?
Related articles
News
Hit pause on flawed rollout, urges BASC
BASC calls for delay to the Scottish government’s muirburn licensing scheme amid concerns from practitioners over the code’s workability.
By Time Well Spent
News
More power to police for tackling poachers
Following countryside organisations’ campaigning, penalties for illegal coursing have increased, with average fines up from £360 to £6,000