City HR outlines anti‑human trafficking training rollout for employees; council seeks more local contacts and clearer reporting protocols

The City of Albuquerque Human Resources Department presented an update on an employee anti‑human trafficking awareness campaign at the March 3 City Council meeting, describing training, signage and budgeting tied to Resolution R‑2442.

Director Ian Stoker told council the campaign was implemented through two major efforts: employee training and facility signage. HR tracked three training protocols: a general city employee module on the city’s learning platform (KnowledgeCity), aviation‑sourced training via TSA contacts, and an AFR‑adapted module for public‑safety employees. Administrative Instruction 7‑3 was adopted to require this training annually or biannually as appropriate to departments. Stoker reported that nearly 3,956 employees had completed training by the reporting date and that training was integrated into new‑employee orientation starting late 2024; remaining employees (about 2,000) had been notified to complete the modules. HR added signage at the Sunport, transit hubs and public restrooms and planned to expand signage to community centers and senior centers in March.

On costs, Stoker said primary expenses were license fees for KnowledgeCity — roughly $24,000 prorated to cover licenses through contract renewal — plus printing and sign‑holder purchases. The city also added a web page with campaign information.

Councilors pressed for clarity on two areas required by Resolution R‑2442: (1) whether the training explains specific protocols for reporting suspected trafficking and (2) the scope of collaboration with local anti‑trafficking organizations and law enforcement. Councilor Grout said her own experience of the video left her unsure how an employee should report a suspected case. Stoker said HR had coordinated with APD for internal review but had not yet reached out comprehensively to community organizations; he said he would engage the Office of Equity and Inclusion and Economic Development to expand partnerships and welcomed council staff assistance. Councilors also asked whether signage should list local emergency numbers (for Sunport, airport police) rather than only a national hotline; Stoker said staff would explore adding local numbers to future signage.

Councilors commended the rollout but asked HR to update training materials to more clearly articulate reporting steps and to expand collaboration with APD and community organizations.