At Focused Conservation, our mission is to equip those on the front lines of wildlife protection with the specialized skills they need to make a lasting difference.
Operating in high-threat environments requires training that is both challenging and realistic—customized to the unique needs of each partner. Our Technical Advisors not only mentor unit operatives but also identify key investigative training opportunities that enable officers to safely and confidently operate in covert roles, while ensuring intelligence and evidence are collected in full compliance with Ugandan law and international standards.
Recently, we partnered with Perception DXS Ltd. to deliver a highly specialized course in Covert Technical Surveillance Principles & Tactics for the Uganda Wildlife Crime Unit (UWCU). Over several days of intensive training in Kampala, seasoned experts Graham Isaacs and Matt Stead equipped UWCU officers with advanced skills to lawfully collect, handle, and preserve evidence critical to covert investigations.
We extend our sincere thanks to Margaret Kasumba and Amoss Aijuka, who lead the UWCU, for their leadership and support in making this training possible.
Providing this kind of specialized training to officers on the front lines is essential to ensuring that wildlife crime investigations are not only effective and safe, but also uphold the integrity of the law. At Focused Conservation, we are proud to stand with our partners in Uganda and beyond to strengthen the global fight against wildlife crime.
