Suffolk County, human trafficking

Suffolk County starts ‘Operation Safe & Last Return’ to combat LI’s human trafficking explosion
Dubbed “Operation Safe & Last Return,” the program will push agencies to share information as soon as a missing person’s report is filed, county officials said.
Suffolk County awarded state funds to combat human trafficking
Suffolk County has just been awarded state funds to combat human trafficking. The Trump administration evicted former Coast Guard Commandant Linda Fagan from her home with three hours of notice on Tuesday. The Trump White House press secretary's gaffe prompted two words to trend online.
First-of-its-kind jail unit in Suffolk County aims to fight human trafficking
It's not just victims that sheriff's deputies are looking out for. Human trafficking recruitment is also happening inside the jails.
Suffolk announces new initiative to combat human trafficking
Suffolk officials describe human trafficking in the county as an epidemic, and child welfare experts say it's an issue that affects entire communities. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.
Suffolk County launches new effort to fight human trafficking
Suffolk County, with a population larger than Manhattan, is also one of the worst in the country for human trafficking.
Suffolk officials announce new initiative aimed at combating human trafficking
As News 12 first reported, the program will create a new system of sharing information about missing or trafficked children and provide resources for affected families.
Former NYPD official Kevin Catalina sworn in as new Suffolk County police commissioner
Suffolk lawmakers voted 17-0 to confirm him as the 16th police commissioner in the department's 65-year history.
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Kevin Catalina is Suffolk County’s new police commissioner
Kevin Catalina is Suffolk County’s new police commissioner, the 16th to serve in this role.
Suffolk County reveals ‘best and brightest’ crime analysis center as part of cutting-edge NY police tech network revamp: ‘Crown jewel’
The revamped Suffolk Crime Analysis Center in Yaphank – which received nearly $1 million from the state to triple its size ...
Suffolk bill would allow special needs trust beneficiaries to apply for property tax breaks
In July 2024, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed three bills ahead of the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act aimed at ...
Kevin Catalina Sworn In As Suffolk Police Commissioner
An expert in gang suppression and counter-terrorism, he helped expand the sheriff's office's role in the Gilgo Beach Task ...
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Thunderbolt 12: The latest on conditions across the South Shore in Suffolk County
News 12 Meteorologists say about an inch of snow is expected before turning into sleet and freeing rain.
Suffolk rolls out multiagency campaign to beat back 'epidemic' of human trafficking
Suffolk County officials on Thursday unveiled a new multiagency, coordinated approach to find missing children and curb what ...