Polk County supervisor proposes task force on human trafficking after urgent local estimates
Supervisor Jill Altringer said three independent groups estimate 'over 1,000 people are trafficked in Polk County every day' and described plans for a county think tank, a task force to map gaps, and a proposed resolution to coordinate local organizations and state partners.
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Polk County Supervisor Jill Altringer told local leaders she is convening a task force and think tank to address human trafficking in Polk County after she was given early briefings that, she said, suggest substantial local prevalence.
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