In the United Kingdom a Wildlife Liaison Officer is a specialist
police officer
A police officer (also called a policeman and, less commonly, a policewoman) is a warranted law employee of a police force. In most countries, "police officer" is a generic term not specifying a particular rank. In some, the use of the ...
tasked with combating
wildlife crime
Environmental crime is an illegal act which directly harms the environment. These illegal activities involve the environment, wildlife, biodiversity and natural resources. International bodies such as, G8, Interpol, European Union, United Nation ...
, such as disturbance to native animals or the
illegal import of animals or their by-products.
The role can be a full-time duty, or an adjunct to other duties.
See also
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National Wildlife Crime Unit
References
Police positions in the United Kingdom
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