Our speakers last Friday were two detectives from the Regional Human Trafficking and Explotation Unit (HEAT). The HEAT unit has 7 officers from 7 local and federal law enforcement agencies. The unit deals with street prostitution, human trafficking, sexual exploitation, and related crimes. They have recovered girls as young as 12 years old. Along with arresting individuals who are involved in the illegal sex trade, they work with the victims and help them to move in a different life direction. In 20 minutes we were given an overview of a very complex problem.
