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I am an Illegal Wildlife Trade Consultant | Law Enforcement Expert based in Lao PDR.With over four decades of dedicated service to wildlife conservation and law enforcement, I am a seasoned professional committed to combatting the illegal wildlife trade. My career has taken me across various continents, providing me with unique insights and experiences in the field.Professional Experience: I have spent over twenty-five years working in zoological gardens, captive breeding and conservation projects in the UK, Australia, Canada, Sarawak and Lao PDR I bring extensive law enforcement experience to the table, including nine years as a front-line police officer in Australia, where I served in both metropolitan and rural districts, including criminal investigation units. This foundation in law enforcement and conservation provided a strong platform for my subsequent work as a wildlife law enforcement specialist.As an independent consultant, I have partnered with leading NGOs such as WCS, WWF, EIA, Traffic, ILSTA, GIZ, ABA, C4ADS and Freeland, contributing my expertise to combat wildlife crime on a global scale. My consultancy work involves strategic planning, capacity building, and risk analysis for wildlife trafficking.Key Achievements:• Led a mobile ranger teams in the Phnom Samkos Wildlife Sanctuary (Cambodia), effectively controlling logging, poaching, land clearing, and saffrol oil production.• Supervised provincial rangers in snare removal projects in the Nam Khan National Protected Area, Bokeo province (Lao PDR).• Developed and delivered numerous training activities to Lao WEN• Served as a Technical Adviser to the WCS Law Enforcement Assistance team in Vietnam.• Served as a Technical Adviser to the WCS wildlife trafficking team in Lao PDR.• Served as a technical adviser to the Lao Department of Customs, the Department of Forest Inspections and Lao Wildlife Enforcement Network in combating illegal wildlife trade in Lao PDR.• Contributed significantly to the auditing of tiger farms in Lao PDR.• Provided support to the government of Lao PDR on the identification and authenticity of wildlife products and CITES permits.• Conducted risk analysis for wildlife trafficking that includes key international border checkpoints, including the Lao-China Railway.
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Senior Technical ConsultantM Brocklehurst-Iwt Consultancy Services Dec 2017 - PresentLuang Prabang, Lao PdrI have been involved in wildlife conservation and law enforcement for over 40 years and have been based in south east Asia since 2010.Since relocating to S.E Asia I have been involved with numerous wildlife law enforcement initiatives including: -Capacity building for government agencies including customs, rangers, police, forestry officials and prosecutors.- The development of strategic plans to combat wildlife trafficking-Leading rangers in protected area law enforcement and anti-poaching-Open and closed source investigations- Investigation coordination-Wildlife trade surveys
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International Technical AdviserDepartment Of Forest Inspections May 2019 - Dec 2021Vientiane, Lao PdrTo provide technical support to the Department of Forest Inspections (DOFI) and the Lao Wildlife Enforcement Network (Lao WEN) on the implementation of the prime ministers order (PMO 5) to strengthen the management and law enforcement of CITES listed wildlife.
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Law Enforcement And Anti-Smuggling Specialist- Wildlife And TimberLao Customs Department Dec 2017 - Apr 2019Vientiane Lao PdrThe objectives of the assignment are:• Develop a customs wildlife law enforcement and anti-smuggling strategy that integrates LCD law enforcement activity to the new Lao WEN strategy and standard operating procedures;• Deliver targeted operational training to enforcement and intelligence staff to raise staff awareness and operational skills to increase operational effectiveness in combating wildlife, timber and non-timber forest product (NTFP) smuggling;• Identify international Customs best practices and adapt them to best fit the Lao PDR operational environment• Strengthen collaborative operational efforts between customs checkpoints, risk management and intelligence unit, and customs control and anti-smuggling divisions to ensure effective and efficient customs law enforcement and to support effective inter-agency coordination on illegal wildlife trade;• Establish a national wildlife and environmental crime team within the Customs Control, Inspection and Anti-Smuggling Division 1, 2 and 3 of Customs Department which includes the creation and training t of a dedicated Intelligence team;• Help all parties reach consensus in relation to the effective division of roles and responsibilities across the various agencies that have a part to play in anti-smuggling initiatives;• Develop processes and procedures necessary to conduct joint operational investigations of wildlife, timber and non-timber forest product (NTFP) crime with DOFI, members of Lao WEN and other investigation taskforces;• Strengthen inter-agency cooperation and information sharing by developing SOPs/SLAs and guidelines between LCD and other relevant law enforcement, for instance, DOFI, Environmental Police, etc, and,• Advice and support Lao Customs Department to liaison and make effective use of international law enforcement networks and information exchange mechanisms provided by international law enforcement organizations including WCO RILO and INTERPOL.
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Combat Wildlife Trafficking Technical Adviser.Wildlife Conservation Society Apr 2016 - Dec 2017Lao PdrResponsible for:-Enhancing the capacity of government agencies involved in responses to Illegal Wildlife Trade.-Generating accurate information for stakeholders to provide a reliable picture of the criminal individuals, companies, species and volumes traded, and methods of trade both within and across borders of Lao PDR.-Reducing demand for illegal wildlife products by increasing constituency awareness of wildlife trade related issues.-Strengthening domestic and international collaboration, and foster political commitment to address illegal wildlife trade. -
Law Enforcement AdvisorWildlife Conservation Society Oct 2015 - Apr 2016HanoiThe LEA team was established as a cross cutting team to strengthen inter-governmental enforcement effectiveness to degrade, disrupt, and dismantle transnational criminal networks trafficking wildlife involving Vietnamese citizens. Our theory of change is that more effective enforcement will come as a result of a strategic intelligence-led policing approach where information on criminal entities is collated, analysed and shared to key individuals along trafficking supply chains; where wildlife crimes and the impact of enforcement is accurately and transparently monitored; and where officers in key agencies have the capacity, are mandated and held to account for effective enforcement actions. Duties include:• Advise staff how best to enhance and promote effective responses to Vietnam's wildlife trade.• Improve training processes, mentoring and on-the-job support for staff.• Increase capacity of WCS partners.• Review and amend wildlife crime prevention training materials and curricula for governmentofficials, front line law enforcement officers and students at Vietnam's Police Academy,Environmental Police, Forest Protection Department, People's Procuracy,, Border Army andCustoms.• Support staff to implement training courses for officials to address wildlife crimes.• Compile post training assessments and make recommendations to adjust training accordingly.• Improved capacity in data generation and management.• Support and enhance the survey design, execution and analysis of local wildlife consumptionand trade.• Assist staff to utilise professional analytic software and database management (IBM I2).
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Laos Program ManagerFree The Bears Oct 2012 - Feb 2015Luang Prabang, Lao PdrResponsible for:• Managing all FTB activities in Laos and coordinate with regional FTB programs.• Liaising with government departments.• Managing all financial and administrative aspects of the program. • Overseeing all construction and maintenance required for the development of the bear sanctuary.•Coordinating all tours, school groups, volunteers and revenue raising activities at the sanctuary.•Ensuring the bears receive the highest standard of husbandry and veterinary care at the facilities.•Training staff in animal husbandry, OH&S, emergency procedures etc.• Undertaking bear rescues as required.• Investigating illegal activity in relation to bears and the wildlife trade and report on same.• .Coordinating in country conservation initiatives, i.e. snare removal and protection programs
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Senior ConstableVictoria Police Oct 2004 - Oct 2012WarragulGeneral duties policing -
Protection AdvisorFauna & Flora International 2011 - 2012Phnom Samkos Wildlife Sanctuary, Samlaut District, CambodiaAdviser to Ministry of Environment Rangers on law enforcement in the Phnom Samkos Wildlife Sanctuary• Training ministry of environment rangers in patrol and law enforcement techniques.• Leading patrols in the protected area to combat illegal logging, Saffrol oil production, huntingand land clearing.• Station administration and reporting.•Position funded through Aus Aid to provide capacity building for local staff. -
Field Officer-Fox Task ForceTasmanian Parks And Wildlife Jul 2002 - Jul 2003Tasmania, AustraliaContracted to: • Assist and implement programs for the eradication of foxes within the state.• Liaison with community groups and landowners to educate and appraise on fox activity andissues.• Monitoring populations of native wildlife.
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Project Officer- Helmeted Honey-Eater Recovery Project.Environment Australia/Healesville Sanctuary Jan 2000 - Jul 2002Vicoria, Australia• Responsible for the captive breeding population of Helmeted honey-eaters at designatedrelease sites and the release of captive bred birds.•Keeper of captive population of Helmeted honey-eaters at Healesville Sanctuary.•Assisted with the monitoring of released and wild populations of Helmeted honey-eaters.
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Summer RangerTasmanian Parks And Wildlife Service Nov 1998 - Mar 1999Narawntapu National Park, Tasmania• Conduct a program of educational, nature based activities for the general public at the Narawntapu National Park. Activities included: Whale & Dolphin rescue workshops & training,interactive nature walks, reef & beach combing, wildlife viewing & spotlighting.• Prior to commencing this program, I completed an intensive two week Interpretation trainingprogram with the Tasmanian Parks & Wildlife Service.
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Operations ManagerMountain View Conservation Center Jul 1996 - Oct 1998Fort Langley, B.C, Canada• Responsible for the operation of the center including all animals and staff.• Design, implementation and management of health, husbandry and veterinary protocols for thelarge collection of animals at the center. • Developed breeding programs and coordinated the relocation of animals to other facilities.• Designed and supervised construction of facilities.
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Section Manager, Carnivore Department, Melbourne ZooZoos Victoria Sep 1980 - Jun 1996Victoria, Australia· Supervisor in charge of 12 full time staff· Conducting interviews for departmental positions.· Project manager for enclosure development of animal exhibits, working closely with stakeholdersin design, construction and interpretations. · Implementation and maintenance of environmental enrichment programs for carnivores.· Training of staff in all aspects of animal husbandry and visitor interaction.· Organising rosters and work plans for staff.· Assessment and revision of Standard Operating Procedures.· Conducting keeper presentations.· Planning and coordinating animal movements.· Managing and coordinating volunteers . Designed and delivered training modules for all Zoo Victoria staff.
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Mike Brocklehurst Education Details
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Victoria Police AcademyDiploma Of Policing -
North Melbourne Institute Of TafeCertificate Ii Conservation And Land Management
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Certificate Of Zookeeping
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Mike Brocklehurst's current role is Wildlife law enforcement adviser and trainer based in Lao PDR..
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Mike Brocklehurst attended Victoria Police Academy, North Melbourne Institute Of Tafe, Box Hill Institute.
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