By Mid Hudson News -www.midhudsonnews.com Feb 2, 2021 Close-Up Of Justice Lady Against Black Background ALBANY – A law enforcement task force combating human trafficking has been formed, headed up by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of New York. It is comprised of members from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, police departments in the Capital District and includes the Ulster County Sheriff’s Office. “We realize there is a need to combat this issue not only in Ulster County but throughout New York State,” said Ulster Sheriff Juan Figueroa. “Human trafficking involves our immigrant communities who are vulnerable to the illegal sex trade and unfair labor practices.”