The Smart patrol training under “Law
Enforcement Strengthening System for Protected Area Management” has been
organized by Khao Yai Training Center. This first training was held November 20-26, 2015 and the second training was held April 24-30, 2016. The aim of these trainings was to increase the patrol rangers' understanding of the operation process and details to enhance competency, technological skills and equipment usage, including boosting ranger morale. The first training, there are 30
rangers from 10 protected areas such as Thap Lan National Park, Tat Ton
National Park, Phu Khieo Wildlife Sanctuary, Tham Chao Ram Wildlife Sanctuary
etc. The second training, there are 32 rangers from 9 protected areas such as
Pang Sida National Park, Khao Ang Rue Nai Wildlife Sanctuary, Phu Luang
Wildlife Sanctuary, Sub Lungka Wildlife Sanctuary etc.
The
WCS staff were invited to be the lecturers for the topics that necessary for
the patrol such as skills in GPS, map, compass and patrol data form usage.
While the trainers who are patrol technique experts from the Border Patrol
Police Bureau refreshing patrol techniques, arrest and weapon use.
Overall,
patrol rangers showed their willingness to practice which can be evaluated from
their test results. They are able to use compass, map, GPS and record data
forms correctly.
The compilation of photos from two trainings
Opening ceremony speech by Mr. Vichai
Pornleesaengsuwan, the Director of National Park, Division, Protected Area
Regional 1 (Prachinburi Province) for the first training and Mr. Thanaroj
Photisaro, the Director of Protected Area Regional Office 1 for the second
training.
Summary of Smart Patrol in Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary by Mr. Sompoch Maneerat, a superintendent of Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary
Dr. Anak Pattanavibool, a lecturer from Faculty
of Forestry, Kasetsart University delivered a lecture about the importance of Smart
Patrol within protected area
Review and test of map reading and compass
using
Review and test of GPS using
Review and outdoor practice of patrol data
collection
Pre and post physical strength tests consisting
of sit-up, squat thrust, push-up and 1.5 km running
Practice on patrol techniques, team movement,
inspection and arrest
Practice on firearm shooting and weapon maintenance
Field patrol and results from patrol mission
reported in the meeting
Certificates were given to rangers and the closing speech of the ceremony given by Mr. Kriengsak Chaturasuksakul, the Director of Khao Yai Training Center
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1st Training
2nd Training