Blue Lightning Initiative

Freedom Aviation Network partners with Homeland Security to combat human trafficking — General Aviation News
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Freedom Aviation Network partners with Homeland Security to combat human trafficking — General Aviation News

The Blue Lightning Initiative is a joint effort led by DHS, DOT, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection to combat human trafficking. It provides ongoing training to help aviation personnel recognize and respond to potential human trafficking victims. Freedom Aviation Network uses volunteer general aviation pilots to provide transportation to survivors of human trafficking and…

Human trafficking victim hid in Houston airport bathrooms for 10 days after evading her captors
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Human trafficking victim hid in Houston airport bathrooms for 10 days after evading her captors

Monica Phillips, security and information for Houston Airports, spotted several indicators that led to identifying the victim traveling from Lubbock.  HOUSTON — A veteran aviation worker who is trained on what to look for when it comes to human trafficking spotted several red flags that led to the rescue of a victim at Bush Intercontinental…

Tulsa airport working to fight human trafficking through federal Blue Lightning Initiative
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Tulsa airport working to fight human trafficking through federal Blue Lightning Initiative

From Staff Reports All employees at Tulsa International Airport will be equipped to help authorities identify and combat human trafficking through a federal partnership with the Department of Homeland Security. The Blue Lightning Initiative, already in action across the U.S., was announced in Tulsa on Thursday by airport officials along with a Homeland Security representative….

Combating human trafficking in aviation – AOPA
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Combating human trafficking in aviation – AOPA

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security hosted aviation industry professionals on January 26 for the Combating Human Trafficking in Aviation Summit with the Blue Lightning Initiative, an element of the Blue Campaign—a DHS push to promote public, law enforcement, and industry awareness about indicators of human trafficking and appropriate responses when encountering it. The Blue…

Officials, advocates spread awareness of human trafficking in Houston and its airports
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Officials, advocates spread awareness of human trafficking in Houston and its airports

Key figures and experts from across the Houston metropolitan area addressed human trafficking prevention and protection Nov. 4 at the Lone Star Flight Museum. The event brought a variety of organizations together that provide resources to prevent the crime and provide support for its survivors. Some of the organizations include Unbound Now, Bay Area Turning…

DHS/DOT Seeking More Bizav Human Trafficking Training
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DHS/DOT Seeking More Bizav Human Trafficking Training

U.S. Department of Transportation and Homeland Security officials are increasing their reach into business and general aviation in their efforts to raise awareness about and combat human trafficking. Through the joint Blue Lightning Initiative, more than 200,000 aviation professionals have been trained to recognize the indicators of human trafficking and how to report suspicious activity….