A newly announced partnership between the Alabama Secretary of State’s office and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency will enable businesses and residents to assist in the nationwide fight against human trafficking.
Any business in the state can sign up to become an Alabama Combats Trafficking (ACT) partner. After registering, companies will be recognized on the participating businesses page and sent resources to provide tips on identifying and stopping trafficking, and also a decal to place in a visible location at their business.
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Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen announced the new initiative Monday.
“I am encouraging all Alabama businesses to participate in this important initiative and encourage all Alabamians to share the ACT website and flyer on their social media,” Allen said.
“The Alabama Combats Trafficking program provides citizens with the opportunity that could assist with spotting and reporting cases of human trafficking. We are bringing the fight against human trafficking to the forefront of minds and hearts across our state.”
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“This initiative aims to engage the public. It aims to engage Alabama businesses and bring awareness to the issue of human trafficking. We want to provide tools and information where Alabama businesses can help identify potential signs of human trafficking taking place inside the state of Alabama. I would encourage all Alabama businesses to go to sos.alabama.gov to sign up. We will send you information to help educate the public on the signs of human trafficking,” Allen said.
ALEA Secretary Hal Taylor noted the impact that the program will have on the issue.
“The ACT initiative will raise awareness about the hidden crime of human trafficking,” ALEA Secretary Hal Taylor said. “When the public knows the signs and stays vigilant, they become powerful partners in helping law enforcement identify victims and stop traffickers.”
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The statewide initiative has also gained the support of the Alabama District Attorneys Association and Alabama Sheriffs Association.
“The Alabama District Attorneys Association strongly supports the efforts of the Secretary of State and ALEA to raise awareness of the signs of human trafficking,” said Lyle Harmon, St. Clair County District Attorney. “Greater awareness leads to increased reporting, allowing prosecutors and law enforcement to hold those who commit these crimes accountable.”
Huey “Hoss” Mack, Executive Director of the Alabama Sheriffs Association, urged businesses and communities to take part in the program.
“The Alabama Sheriffs Association is proud of the partner with the Secretary of State Wes Allen on the ACT program. Human trafficking comes in many forms. It has been witnessed in the state of Alabama just over the past few weeks. This provides another valuable tool to address this most dangerous issue in all of our communities in the state. One phone call may save many lives.”
Any business in the state can sign up to become an Alabama Combats Trafficking (ACT) partner by completing this application.
Austen Shipley is the News Director for Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on X @ShipleyAusten
