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mahatmakanejeeves

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Mon Apr 18, 2022, 10:25 AM Apr 2022

VSP launches program to deter human trafficking

According to Virginia State Police, Operation Safe Passage will act as a public outreach initiative at multiple truck stops, rest areas and motor carrier service centers throughout the state.



wjhl.com
VSP launches program to deter human trafficking
(WJHL) — In 2019 alone, there were 179 trafficking cases reported in Virginia, according to the human trafficking awareness nonprofit Polaris, and in response,
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VSP launches program to deter human trafficking (Original Post) mahatmakanejeeves Apr 2022 OP
UPS (freight) was a big supporter of a program like this. Initiated by their drivers underpants Apr 2022 #1
Start with those GQP conventions and churches vercetti2021 Apr 2022 #2

underpants

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1. UPS (freight) was a big supporter of a program like this. Initiated by their drivers
Mon Apr 18, 2022, 10:34 AM
Apr 2022

The drivers saw what was going on both at truck stops and generally suspicious activity by other truckers. UPS helped fund a nonprofit that seeks to educate law enforcement especially local departments. Many of them see these, mostly, girls just as drug addicts and a nuisance. It’s a big step for many local cops to understand that these are someone’s kid who was very likely abducted.

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