AG Fitch Leads Human Trafficking Operation on Mississippi Gulf Coast, Trains Two Dozen New Certified Trafficking Investigators – MageeNews.com
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(Jackson, Mississippi) Attorney General Lynn Fitch today announced the completion of a four-day human trafficking training for 28 law enforcement officers from across the state. The training included a human trafficking operation where five victims were rescued and multiple leads were uncovered that may result in future arrests and additional victims being recovered.
“I am grateful these 28 officers stepped up to participate in our specialized training,” said Attorney General Lynn Fitch, “and that their agencies made this commitment to be a part of the solution to end human trafficking in Mississippi. Their courage, dedication and skill has already led to victims being recovered and criminal operations disrupted. With their continued efforts, I am confident we can stop this heinous crime and help victims become survivors.”
Officers from the following agencies were part of the training and operation:
- 186th Security Forces Squadron (Military Police)
- Baldwyn Police Department
- Biloxi Police Department
- Columbia Police Department
- Forrest General Hospital
- Hattiesburg Police Department
- Hinds County Sheriff's Office
- Jackson County Sheriff's Office
- Jones County Sheriff's Office
- Lamar County School District
- Lamar County Sheriff's Office
- Lowndes County Sheriff's Office
- Marion County Sheriff's Office
- Meridian Police Department
- Mississippi Board of Massage Therapy
- Mississippi Department of Corrections
- Mississippi Gaming Commission
- Pike County Sheriff's Office
- Webster County Sheriff's Office
The Federal Bureau of Investigations and Homeland Security Investigations also joined this Attorney General's Office-led operation.
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ABOUT PBJ LEARNING
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