Sec. 4. Supporting the professionalization of the wildlife law enforcement sector
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The Secretary of State, the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, and heads of other appropriate agencies, including the National Park Service and the United States Forest Service, should, in an effort to address local and regional threats to biodiversity and conservation and support the rule of law and good governance, promote the professionalization of the wildlife law enforcement sector and professional ranger training in partner countries through support and technical assistance for the following:
The creation and adoption of standards for professional ranger training and qualifications, including in relevant international fora and multilateral agreements. Training and accreditation systems based on the standards described in paragraph
(1)that produce professionally trained and qualified rangers and promote the overall professionalization of ranger forces, whether through existing United States institutions, such as International Law Enforcement Academies, or through partnerships with national or regional training institutions. Legal reforms, where necessary, to provide rangers with authority to detain and arrest suspects, process crime scenes, present evidence in court, and defend themselves in life threatening situations. The development and institutionalization of reward and promotion systems for rangers based on performance and set competencies. The development and institutionalization of national systems to provide insurance to rangers and their families and compensation for those rangers killed in the line of duty. Cooperation and coordination between local law enforcement tasked with wildlife or park protection and local defense forces, where appropriate, including training opportunities, logistical support, or provision of equipment.