League Against Cruel Sports

Justice for Wildlife

What our investigators do:

Inform

Our investigations team receives intelligence through various channels, including our confidential Animal Crimewatch hotline. This resource allows them to gather detailed information such as:

• Type of cruel sport report
• Location of cruelty
• Date of event
• Source of information Photo/Videos

Plan and prepare

Without detailed planning and preparation, our chances of being able to record illegal cruel fighting activity decreases significantly. Each team must:

• Conduct a risk assessment
• Plan the route to be taken in the field
• Test equipment
• Plan meeting places

Investigate

Investigating can be dangerous as it involves spending long hours observing the perpetrators.

To successfully capture the footage requires the investigating team:

• Prepare surveillance equipment
• Physical evidence is vital in prosecuting perpetrators
• Duplicate any footage to avoid losing evidence through corruption of theft

Prosecute

To ensure a thorough case report is presented, the investigators:

• Compile detailed maps, identification documents and timings of said incident
• Duplicate the original SD cards and seal them in exhibit bags to prevent corruption
• Hand over the file to the prosecuting body, safeguarding the file

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