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Members say law-enforcement trafficking training exists but is minimal; group to explore stronger minimums
Summary
Speakers reported existing law-enforcement training on human trafficking is often a 1–2 hour online module that meets POST continuing education but may lack depth; the subcommittee discussed exploring more meaningful minimum standards for first responders and providers.
The group addressed Objective 3c: establishing minimum training, service delivery and client outcome standards for providers. Linda Lawler described current law-enforcement training as required but rudimentary: "There is a required training for, like, law enforcement that addresses human trafficking, but it is most agencies do it online. It's 1 to 2 hours online video... it's not meaningful, by any means." She noted human trafficking training is often included among continuing education hours rather than as a substantive, uniform curriculum.
Members discussed whether state requirements are enforced and how to raise the quality of training without imposing unsustainable costs on departments. The chair suggested reaching out to the Nevada Policy Council and other stakeholders to determine what standards, if any, already exist and how to expand them meaningfully. The subcommittee did not adopt standards at this meeting but agreed to inventory current requirements and convene stakeholders for next steps.
