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In considering the adaptation of an OASIS model to deal ex-
clusively with wildlife/environmental crime it is critical to
recognize that other more ‘mainstream’ types of crime are
inextricably linked to that crime type and require a level of
expertise more usually found within national police agencies.
It is therefore highly recommended that any adopted law en-
forcement model should include the national police agencies
in any given region.
When considering the suitability of an OASIS model exclu-
sively for wildlife crime, the first step in the process must be
the determination as to whether the model will focus on a
region (e.g. South Asia) or a specific species based problem
(e.g. tigers), as this will inevitably determine the structure,
size and scope of the model to be implemented. The ultimate
decision on a ‘way forward’ will also inevitably define the bud-
get requirements.
It is also highly recommended that any law enforcement ini-
tiative should be regionally based rather than species specific,
as the overall gains in sustainable capacity and effectiveness
as part of a holistic response to wildlife crime are likely to be
significantly better