Emma Richards

Wildlife crime student and analyst - researching scientific approaches to preventive policing. DCrimJ

[Joyce H Boswell @boswelljo22]

@arimeisel @united My brother age 13 and I age 11 flew from Washington DC to Germany alone, changing planes in London. I wasn’t quite alone, as I had a pet turtle in my aluminum foil lined leather purse. Made it through customs!

[UKSwifts @swifts_uk]

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This is a Swift. sometimes they can end up on the ground. This is where they need YOUR help!

Swifts arrive back to the UK from April/May to nest. 🪺 (A THREAD)

[Emma Richards @WildCrimeIntel]

Slightly spicier visitor to the garden - successfully relocated to a proper home. And so impressed with the pup for letting me know but steering well clear!

[Chris Littlewood @chrislittlewoo8]

I got sent this on WhatsApp and as it’s Christmas I thought I would share it with you x

[Emma Richards @WildCrimeIntel]

@SpartanRyan13 @WCPZambia For how incredible they are I'm always surprised by how little known about they are - hopefully this film will help with that!

[Emma Richards @WildCrimeIntel]

Just watched the premiere of 'A Love Like Ours Is Rare' by Bwana Jimmy Productions - lovely short film on the devotion of pangolin carers at WCP in Zambia, giving these incredible animals a second chance. @WCPZambia
https://t.co/x2QJP1HJzn #PangolinConservation #ZambiaWildlife

[Emma Richards @WildCrimeIntel]

@SpartanRyan13 😆 That would be fair enough. I like them - but I do have a healthy respect!

[Emma Richards @WildCrimeIntel]

Fun start to the morning - puppy vs snake! Can anyone confirm this is a brown house snake? no puppies or snakes harmed in the extraction!😅

[Emma Richards @WildCrimeIntel]

@SpartanRyan13 Lol - thanks. The puppy was blithely unaware and the snake was just a tiny one - it got gently brushed out, more so the dog couldn’t terrorise it 😆 - was just a bit of a surprise before coffee

[Emma Richards @WildCrimeIntel]

Why do people poach? It’s not just poverty. 300+ interviews show how opportunity, persuasion, and social acceptance shape decisions.
New article: Talking to Poachers - https://t.co/qIyAAh7fFh
#WildlifeCrime #Conservation

[Emma Richards @WildCrimeIntel]

New article: What Burglary Research Can Teach Us About Poaching

Burglars have been studied for decades (even in virtual reality) to understand how they make decisions.
Can we do the same for poachers.?

#WildlifeCrime #Conservation #Criminology

https://t.co/3zyyc9c4EJ

[Emma Richards @WildCrimeIntel]

Just passed my DCrimJ defence - huge milestone, but now hunting for funding for next steps! My RCT of hotspot policing for wildlife crime idea doesn’t seem to quite fit conservation or policing boxes. I’d be grateful for any tips!? 🦒#WildlifeCrime #Conservation #Criminology

[Emma Richards @WildCrimeIntel]

I’ve written a piece exploring what conservation intelligence really is, how it’s often misunderstood, and how theory can make it more effective. I'd also welcome anyone telling me where I’m wrong.
Read it here 👉https://t.co/RTzx8FBbzR

[Emma Richards @WildCrimeIntel]

Intelligence’ in conservation often gets written off as militarisation or espionage.
But here’s the thing: we’re already doing it… and often underusing it.
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[Emma Richards @WildCrimeIntel]

Right now, we do have the data.
What’s missing is the structure to turn it into prevention instead of reaction

[Emma Richards @WildCrimeIntel]

Just launched a QGIS course to empower conservationists with spatial data skills to prevent wildlife crime! Learn practical GIS tools & support critical research to protect endangered species! [https://t.co/Wu1ZKXGoaP] #WildlifeConservation #QGIS #wildlifecrime

[Emma Richards @WildCrimeIntel]

New article:
Thinking Like A Poacher explores how Rational Choice Theory can help with wildlife crime enforcement strategies.
Plus I’m launching a pilot online course to put theory into action. https://t.co/nVYTHrmgEy
https://t.co/Wu1ZKXGoaP
#wildlifecrime #QGIS #crimeanalysis