Involved. Roughly two decades ago street was ultimately rescued by a Police Officer. A story officers want people to hear. They say too many victims fear law enforcement. C10 01 20 23 the Biggest Issue is trying to get the victims to trust the police, that we want to really help them. Tonights event was the third of its kind held in churches across the city officials hope this type of awareness will prompt people to recognize and report cases of Human Trafficking. Live in newport news, liz kilmer, 10 on your side we have investigated Human Trafficking and attempts to stop the crime before. According to the polaris project which tracks the trend Hampton Roads and virginia are both hotspots in the us. Police tell us, the cases are hard to prosecute because investigators need full cooperation from the victims. In portsmouth, officers carry cards that can help them start conversations with c ports pd sound 21 09 sgt Robert Mcdaniel hey, i see youre hanging out where do you stay, where do y
Are exploited to come forward. Sot tanya street being trained on what Human Trafficking, looks like, understanding it, understanding the trauma involved. Live street herself was rescued from Human Trafficking by a Police Officer well have much more on her story, and on how Law Enforcement are approaching this rising issue locally on wavy news 10 at 11. In newport news, im liz kilmer, 10 on your side. We have investigated Human Trafficking and attempts to stop the crime before. According to the polaris project which tracks the trend Hampton Roads and virginia are both hotspots in the us. Police tell us, the cases are hard to prosecute because investigators need full cooperation from the victims. In portsmouth, officers carry cards that can help them start conversations with potential victims. C ports pd sound 21 09 sgt Robert Mcdaniel hey, i see youre hanging out go whenever you want to go . Are you free to 21 20 in december, attorney general mark herring said his office would be puttin