JAY CRAFTER
DIRECTOR OF LAW ENFORCEMENT

Jay Crafter was born and raised in Zimbabwe amongst a family that dedicated themselves to conservation efforts with Zimbabwean National Parks. With over 25 years of expertise in law enforcement and military working dog programs, Jay is recognized as an authority in advancing canine capabilities.

In his role as an advisor for the Department of Homeland Security, Jay worked within a nationally recognized team, spearheading initiatives to enhance canine capabilities and fortify national security measures. As the Project Manager for the Marine Corps Improvised Explosive Device Detector Program, he demonstrated exemplary leadership optimizing training schedules. This supported achieving an outstanding 90% certification rate for over 800 working dogs that deployed to high-risk environments.

Returning to his roots, Jay aligns his career with his true passion - conservation. His adaptability shines through as he channels the knowledge gained into anti-poaching endeavors. By designing and implementing a unique plan, Jay has been able to employ and utilize over 40 K9 teams across Africa. Jay takes pride in developing the abilities (and lives) of the men and women single-handedly selected as K9 handlers. He recognizes they are the backbone of the success, which foster self-sustainability within the program.