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Workshop for the Environmental Police on "Rangers and Patrolling Skills" from September 27 to October 1, 2016 in Azraq / Jordan

A second training for members of the Environmental Police on 'Rangers and Patrolling Skills' took place in the Azraq Wetland Reserve.

Participants in Azraq

The Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature - RSCN has developed a 'Rangers training program' consisting of 3 phases, of which the first phase on "General Principles of Biodiversity Conservation & Protected Areas law Enforcement" took place for a group of members of the Environmental Police from May 14 - 16 (see previous article) at the 'Royal Academy of Nature Conservation' in Ajloun.

Phase 2 addresses topics of 'Rangers and Patrolling Skills'. The training, which took place on the Azraq Wetland Reserve focused on

  • exact / precise understanding and use of terminology as described in the law
  • patrolling procedures
  • writing violations 
  • how to apply patrolling plans
  • ranger description, use new technology and equipment
  • effective teamwork and collaboration with partners

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