We are proud to share that Integrated Threat Reduction (ITR)—developed by LEAD Conservation’s Andrew Lemieux and Boris Vos—has been recognised by the Arizona State University Center for Problem-Oriented Policing (POP Center) as a recommended resource for addressing wilderness problems.
The POP Center is a global reference point for practical, evidence-based approaches to crime and harm reduction. Their inclusion of ITR signals growing recognition that protected areas and conservation landscapes face complex threat environments that demand structured, long-term solutions—not just reactive responses.
ITR is built around three tiers of threat reduction: reactive, proactive, and preventive. It integrates problem-oriented policing methodologies, human rights principles, and frontline conservation realities into one clear and adaptive model.
The inclusion of ITR on the POP Center site means park managers, analysts, and operational leads now have access to a framework that was built from the ground up for conservation—by people who have walked the ground, listened to the rangers, and designed systems for the field.
This milestone is both a recognition and a responsibility. We will continue to refine and expand ITR based on practitioner feedback, training outcomes, and long-term impact in the places that matter most.
You can access the resource via the POP Center’s official page:
https://popcenter.asu.edu/content/resources
For inquiries, collaborations, or implementation support, please contact:
info@leadconservation.org
