Officers from the Indiana State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement and Motor Carrier Inspectors are teaming up with Ohio, Michigan and Illinois officers next week to educate motorists about the signs of human trafficking and to enforce laws that crack down on traffickers.
The effort follows the recognition of National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month.
Major Jon Smithers, Commander of the Indiana State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division, says commercial motor vehicle drivers, public transportation company employees, rest area attendants and truck stop employees are the eyes and ears of Indiana highways.
According to the National Human Trafficking Hotline, some warning signs of human trafficking include malnutrition, physical injuries or signs of abuse, scripted or rehearsed responses, small children serving in a family restaurant, security measures that appear to keep people inside an establishment, and victims not allowed to speak in public.
To report human trafficking, call the National Human Trafficking Resource Center at 888-373-7888 or text BeFree to 233733.
