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DPD outlines human‑trafficking units, juvenile recoveries and partnerships during awareness month
Summary
Dallas Police described adult and juvenile human‑trafficking units, increased recoveries in 2024 (117 juveniles recovered with 80 arrests), and partnerships with nonprofits and state/federal agencies as part of Human Trafficking Awareness Month.
Dallas Police Department leaders briefed the Public Safety Committee on Jan. 14 about the department’s adult and juvenile human‑trafficking units, recent recoveries and partnerships with nonprofit and federal partners.
Major Yancey Nelson, who presented the overview alongside Lieutenant Ashley Lee, said adult human trafficking investigations are handled by the adult human‑trafficking squad in the special investigations division, while juvenile trafficking investigations are handled by the high‑risk victims and trafficking squad in the special victims division.
The department reported a marked increase in activity and recoveries. For juveniles, the presentation said DPD recovered 117 victims in 2024 and made 80 arrests tied to those recoveries. “This is definitely…
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