Great Falls-Cascade County Crimestoppers will host a public forum about human trafficking on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.
Speakers will present information related to human trafficking that is taking place in Montana. Attendees will learn how to recognize human trafficking, and what to if you are suspect it.
Scheduled guest speakers include Agent Jess Metcalf of the Montana Department of Justice, and Detective Scott Bambenek of the Great Falls Police Department.
“I think we like to think that we're innocent here in Montana, we’re nice folks, we’re friendly, these sort of things don't happen in a state like ours, but, unfortunately, it has come here,” said Sandra Guynn, president of Great Falls-Cascade County Crimestoppers.
Guynn said human trafficking is on the rise in Montana and throughout the nation. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, there has been an increase in human trafficking cases since 2020.
“One of the ways that Crimestoppers encourages people to reach out to report crimes is using the app P3 Tips, they can report their information, they can upload photos, videos and that information goes directly to law enforcement,” said Guynn.
The forum will begin at 6:00 p.m. at Alliance For Youth (3220 11th Avenue South).
This program is free and open to the public.
For more information, call Guynn at 406-836-7081.
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