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Adams County proclaims Human Trafficking Prevention Month as sheriff announces new human-trafficking unit
Summary
The Adams County Board of Commissioners on Jan. 13 proclaimed January 2026 Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Sheriff Jean Claps announced a new human trafficking unit in the detective division and District Attorney Bridal Mason said prosecutors will add specialized capacity and pursue two bills this session.
The Adams County Board of Commissioners on Jan. 13 proclaimed January 2026 as Human Trafficking Prevention Month and publicly endorsed a new human trafficking unit the sheriff's office plans to launch.
Adams County Sheriff Jean Claps told the board the county identified 318 trafficking victims in 2024 and said the new unit—housed in the detective division—will investigate human trafficking, prostitution and exploitation, enforce regulations tied to massage-parlor facilities and proactively monitor online platforms, hotels and short-term rentals for indicators of trafficking. "We are incredibly grateful…
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