The use of violence by criminals involved in serious and organized crime in the EU appears to have increased in terms of the frequency of use and its severity. The threat from violent incidents has been augmented by the frequent use of firearms or explosives in public spaces. Keep Reading
Authorities in Africa and Europe have rescued nearly 500 victims of human trafficking - including children - and identified some 760 irregular migrants, following an international operation which concluded on April 2. Keep Reading
Metropolitan Police officers have executed a number of warrants as part of a proactive operation targeting the human trafficking and sexual exploitation of females from Romania into and around the U.K., by a well-established organized criminal network. Keep Reading
The HERO, or Human Exploitation Rescue Operative, corps is an annual initiative managed by the HSI Cyber Crimes Center in partnership with the Department of Defense (DOD) and the National Association to Protect Children (PROTECT). Keep Reading
The INTERPOL-coordinated EL PAcCTO operation, which concluded on March 5, has seen a team of investigators from across Latin America locate and arrest 13 of their most wanted fugitives. Keep Reading
A Vietnamese people smuggler who trafficked migrants into the U.K. to put them to work in his cannabis farms has been jailed. Keep Reading
Since its launch in 2010 by the DHS Office of Partnership and Engagement (OPE), the Blue Campaign has been offering training to law enforcement agencies and others to increase detection and investigation of human trafficking. Keep Reading
Stay tuned throughout March as HSToday and Women in Homeland Security partner to interview some of the most accomplished and amazing women in homeland! Keep Reading
Globally, millions of adults and children are subjected to forced labor, compelled to perform work or service under various forms of threat or coercion. Keep Reading
The project kicked off on February 18 with a virtual hackathon. This two-day event is bringing together post-secondary students from across Atlantic Canada, as well as service providers, law enforcement and others, to explore innovative ways that technology can be used to raise awareness of human trafficking. Keep Reading
From disinformation to COVID-19, from extremism to the border, the U.S. faces challenges ahead. Keep Reading
The U.K. has signed counterterrorism agreements with Kenya and Somalia to enhance cooperation against shared threats such as Al Shabaab, cybercrime and human trafficking. Keep Reading
CBP works alongside local, state and federal law enforcement partners as part of a long-standing partnership with the NFL to keep the public safe—playing a critical role with Super Bowl security operations. Keep Reading
The Port of Palm Beach has announced a new partnership with the nonprofit organization Businesses Ending Slavery and Trafficking (BEST) to train employees on human trafficking prevention in observance of Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Keep Reading
While on release and pending trial for his crimes, Broadway-Phillips threatened and attempted to convince three women not to testify against him by contacting them himself, as well as using his friends and social media to harass and intimidate the women. Keep Reading
Airports in Miami and San Francisco have launched training and awareness initiatives to help fight human trafficking and are making it easier for victims to report that they are in danger. Keep Reading
When a 14-year-old girl ran away from her Virginia home after a family conflict in 2018, law enforcement feared she could be vulnerable. Keep Reading
A little known Department of Defense (DOD) office is working to ensure the fair treatment of workers by employees and contractors in countries all over the world. Keep Reading
The awards recognize those who devote their lives to protecting our people, our resources, our way of life. Keep Reading
The CIS Ombudsman’s webinar will be an information sharing and gathering session. Participants may electronically submit questions and comments during the webinar. Keep Reading