EPARTMENT I’m sure you have heard the saying, “It takes a village to raise a child.” It also takes a village to protect our children. Weimar is our village, and the children of Weimar are our children. January was National Human Traf- ficking Awareness Month. In a proactive effort to combat human trafficking, the Weimar Police Department urges the commu- nity to join the fight against this heinous crime. Weimar PD is committed to educating our citizens with current statistics that magnify the gravity of this issue.
Have you ever felt as if someone was watching you? Spotted a strange note on a windshield?
A zip tie on the door handle of a vehicle? These are just a few distraction techniques traffick ers use to gain access. They are predators trying to make you, your family, and your children their prey. Do not ignore the signs; notify someone - If you see something, Say something!
According to the Department of Defense, twenty percent of human trafficking victims are children. These children are taken from our yards, schools, and stores and sent into forced labor or worse. In the United States alone, the National Human Traf- ficking Hotline received over 11,500 cases in the past year. Human trafficking remains a growing problem nationally and globally, with millions of people falling victim to this modern-day slavery. These crimes are not confined to the borders of large cities. There are reports of it happening in rural communities like ours!
Weimar Chief of Police J.
Mark Jameson expressed the department's commitment to preventing human trafficking within Weimar. “We believe that increasing awareness and educating our citizens to recognize the signs of suspicious activity are key factors to creating a vigilant community. Our children will not fall victim to this inconceivable crime,” stated Chief Jameson.
Report suspicious behavior by calling 9-1-1, the Weimar Police Department at 979-725-8060, or the National Human Trafficking Hotline 888-373-7888. Follow the WPD Facebook page.
