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Visit the plan at [http://www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/octip/docs/action-plan.pdf www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/octip/docs/action-plan.pdf]. | Visit the plan at [http://www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/octip/docs/action-plan.pdf www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/octip/docs/action-plan.pdf]. | ||
===Law Enforcement=== | |||
Canada’s national police force, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has established a Human Trafficking National Coordination Centre. The RCMP, municipal police forces, Canada Border Services Agency, non-government community organizations, and immigration lawyers in BC continue to work together to develop strategies to stop human trafficking. | |||
*''Prevention'' – increase public awareness to help identify possible victims and traffickers, improve education for law enforcement, proactively investigate criminal organizations, and develop international agreements. | |||
*''Protection'' – ensure the safety of trafficked persons through investigation, risk assessment and referral to appropriate community services. | |||
*''Prosecution'' – gather evidence so traffickers can be prosecuted. | |||
*''Partnership'' - work in partnership with others, both domestically and internationally There are many challenges for law enforcement, for example: | |||
**The international nature of trafficking – countries have different laws and the authorities in source countries may be involved in crime | |||
**The hidden nature of trafficking and its connection to organized crime | |||
**Trafficked people are frequently moved to different locations | |||
**Trafficked people fear the police and immigration authorities and are afraid to testify against traffickers | |||
**Trafficked people may not see themselves as victims of crime | |||
