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Committee hears bill to require trafficking training for law enforcement; police association raises curriculum and language concerns
Summary
Senate Bill 2220, a proposal to require guidelines and training for law enforcement and state attorneys on human trafficking and exploitation of children, drew support from anti‑trafficking organizations and concerns from the North Dakota Peace Officers Association about mandatory curriculum language.
Senate Bill 2220, a proposal to require guidelines and training for law enforcement and state attorneys on human trafficking, prostitution and commercial sexual exploitation of children, was presented to the Senate Judiciary Committee but received no final vote after testimony and questions.
Senator Bob Paulson introduced the bill, saying law enforcement is often a victim's first contact and that training would improve identification and response. “Since law enforcement officers are often the first point of contact for victims, that is the purpose of this bill,” Paulson said when introducing the measure.
Supporters included Mark Jorotsma of the North Dakota Family Alliance Legislative Action, who urged a due‑pass recommendation and said…
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