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Business Plan

Strengthen Our Communities
Protect Public Well-being

Project Performance Measure(s) Department(s)
Human Exploitation and Trafficking • Human Trafficking Arrests Police
• Victims Served
• Training & Education

Summary:
The Human Exploitation and Trafficking (HEAT) Unit is
dedicated to investigating cases of child exploitation and
human trafficking. Its mission is carried out through a
structured, three-phased approach that includes:

1. Proactive Efforts – Engaging in operations and
strategies to identify and disrupt trafficking
networks before victims are harmed
2. Reactive Efforts – Responding to reports and
conducting thorough investigations to support
victim recovery and offender prosecution
3. Training and Education – Providing specialized
training to law enforcement and community
partners and raising public awareness about
exploitation and trafficking

The unit collaborates closely with non-governmental
organizations to ensure victims receive comprehensive
support and services. HEAT is an active member of several
inter-agency collaborations, including:

• The Tarrant County Human Trafficking Task Force
• Homeland Security Investigations (HIS) North
Texas Trafficking Task Force
• North Texas Internet Crimes Against Children
(ICAC) Task Force

Through these partnerships, the HEAT Unit enhances its
investigative capabilities and expands access to critical
resources and support systems.

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