Suffolk County, human trafficking

Suffolk rolls out multiagency campaign to beat back 'epidemic' of human trafficking
Suffolk County officials on Thursday unveiled a new multiagency, coordinated approach to find missing children and curb what they say is an "epidemic" of human trafficking in the county. The initiative,
Suffolk officials announce new initiative aimed at combating human trafficking
As News 12 first reported, the program will create a new system of sharing information about missing or trafficked children and provide resources for affected families.
Suffolk County awarded state funds to combat human trafficking
Suffolk County has just been awarded state funds to combat human trafficking. The Trump administration evicted former Coast Guard Commandant Linda Fagan from her home with three hours of notice on Tuesday.
Suffolk County launches new effort to fight human trafficking
Suffolk County, with a population larger than Manhattan, is the 4th largest county in New York state, but it's also got a large problem - one of the worst in the country for human trafficking. "And in terms of average age,
Suffolk announces new initiative to combat human trafficking
Suffolk officials describe human trafficking in the county as an epidemic, and child welfare experts say it's an issue that affects entire communities. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.
Suffolk County starts ‘Operation Safe & Last Return’ to combat LI’s human trafficking explosion
Suffolk County officials announced Thursday a new anti-human-trafficking initiative they say will improve communication and coordination between law enforcement and other groups after a child is reported missing.
Suffolk County to unveil new initiative to combat human trafficking
Operation Safe and Lasting Return' would not only create new protocols to combat human trafficking, but also provide resources for children and families.
Suffolk is Virginia’s fifth fastest growing locality since the pandemic
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Suffolk boys diving championship
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Missing Suffolk teen found safe
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Vehicle fire in Suffolk causes delays on I-664
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Three indicted for animal cruelty case in Suffolk
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Kevin Catalina is Suffolk County’s new police commissioner
Kevin Catalina is Suffolk County’s new police commissioner, the 16th to serve in this role.
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Suffolk's libraries face tough times after talks break down
A big question mark hangs over the future of Suffolk's library service today after talks with the county council over their future broke down.
11 kilos of fentanyl sent to Deer Park man charged with drug trafficking, Suffolk prosecutors say
The fentanyl came via UPS in a package flagged by authorities and was delivered by an undercover police officer, authorities ...