Demand for victims of Child Sex Trafficking is fueled by buyers. Of the vast number of buyers few are charged and prosecuted. Discover how to set up an undercover persona, make a case against a buyer, then arrest that buyer for attempting to purchase a child for sex. Recognize techniques which will ensure officer safety and the steps which will result in a prosecutable case.
Learning Objectives:
Participants will learn about creating undercover social media profiles to use to engage with suspects and the platforms that are most commonly used
Participants will develop skills to conduct conversations with suspects that are not entrapping but are supported by allowing the suspect to lead the conversation
A case study will be presented that will cover the undercover skills developed by the participants which lead to solid prosecutable cases against these suspects
