FTC Advises Blocking Dating Apps That Let Adults Find Children
FastMeet, Meet24 and Meet4U let children create public dating profiles. So, adults can use these apps to connect with children. Keep Reading
Hundreds Rescued in Human Trafficking Crackdown in West Africa
Almost 220 victims of human trafficking have been rescued by police in Benin and Nigeria in an operation coordinated by INTERPOL. A number of victims were also rescued from premises where they were forced into prostitution. Keep Reading
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HSI New York Hosts First Cyber Crime Symposium
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Panel Gives DHS Checklist to Manage Surge of Family Migration
HSAC’s emergency interim report, released April 16, says the unprecedented surge in family unit (FMU) migration from Central America is overwhelming U.S. border agencies and the immigration system and that this crisis is endangering children. Keep Reading
U.S. Hosts Security Leaders from Around the World to Combat Transnational Crime and Terrorism
The fifth annual Towards a More Safe and Secure World leadership program will see international participants from 56 countries meet with their counterparts in 16 U.S. cities to increase efforts to combat transnational crime and counter terrorism. Keep Reading
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Operation Simba Exposes Terrorist Mobility in East Africa
The operation has seen a large number of criminals identified, not only resulting in immediate arrests, but also launching investigations that will produce long-term results. Keep Reading
DHS S&T Seeks Partners for First Responder Tech
Technologies covered in the solicitation include X-ray imaging, gunshot detection, GPS tracking, crowd dynamics systems, biometric monitoring, communications systems, and real-time electronic data sharing. Keep Reading
Alleged Dark Web Child Pornography Facilitator Extradited to U.S. to Face Federal Charges
One site hosted on the AHS reported that there were almost 1.4 million files that were uploaded and accessible by individuals who visit the hidden service. Keep Reading
Police Visiting London Hotels in Fight Against Child Sexual Exploitation
Hotels across London are being visited by police this week, as part of a role-playing exercise to ensure staff know what action to take if they suspect a guest is booking a room for the purposes of child sexual exploitation. Keep Reading
