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Bill would create police human trafficking training

Posted at 10:33 PM, Jan 17, 2020
and last updated 2020-01-17 23:33:03-05

An Oklahoma lawmaker is working to make sure law enforcement officers know the signs of human trafficking.

Senator Wayne Shaw filed a bill that would require police and other law enforcement to get training focused on spotting signs, identifying victims and understanding the trauma.

Senator Shaw says Oklahoma is a prime route for traffickers, because of the many interstate highways that cut through our state.

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