Human Trafficking Unit

A human trafficking unit is a specialized law enforcement unit that is dedicated to investigating and prosecuting cases of human trafficking. Human trafficking units are typically comprised of specially trained investigators, prosecutors, and other support staff who are experienced in working on human trafficking cases.

Human trafficking units may be part of a larger law enforcement agency, such as a police department or a federal agency, or they may be standalone units that operate independently. They may also work in collaboration with other agencies, such as social service organizations, non-governmental organizations, or other stakeholders.

The purpose of a human trafficking unit is to provide specialized expertise and support to investigations and prosecutions of human trafficking cases. This may include conducting undercover operations, coordinating with other agencies and stakeholders, providing support and services to victims, and working to educate the public about human trafficking.

Overall, a human trafficking unit is a specialized law enforcement unit that is dedicated to investigating and prosecuting cases of human trafficking. It plays an important role in protecting the rights and well-being of victims, and in bringing traffickers to justice.

Fact check: Mask-wearing not connected to child trafficking
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Fact check: Mask-wearing not connected to child trafficking

The claim: Mask wearing makes children more at risk for child sex trafficking Misinformation about the causes of sex trafficking and how to protect minors can be especially damaging in the fight against it, yet a web of conspiracy theories about the crime has grown over the past few years. The latest false claim is that…

Police use Interactive Virtual Reality Training to Raise Awareness of Human Trafficking
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Police use Interactive Virtual Reality Training to Raise Awareness of Human Trafficking

Houston Police try ONE GENERATION™ and TRAPPED: A VR Detective Story from Radical Empathy Radical Empathy Education Foundation demonstrated their Virtual Reality training experience, TRAPPED: A VR Detective Story, at A 2nd Cup, in Houston Texas, and were honored to have a few moments with an expert in the field. Their VR experience represents the “Empathy”…