Darkhorse Counter Human Trafficking and Child Exploitation (CHT/CE) Program
Vigilante Justice looks great on YouTube and Instagram. The problem is that the case is thrown out in almost all cases seen on social media that are not executed by law enforcement. The predator gets away because due process is not followed by the letter of the law. This mission can be successful only if Darkhorse teammates complete the proper law enforcement training and certification. SOF veterans have extensive experience in surveillance, reconnaissance, and problem-solving. After thorough training from officers who have fought these crimes for decades, Darkhorse Special Agents can leverage their unique capabilities to protect citizens once again.
Traffickers and organized crime have sophisticated networks. To offset their abilities to operate in the shadows, a team of volunteers is being formed to attend intelligence training to be remote assets to assist in OSINT (Open-Source Intelligence) and other forms of investigation. Dismantling these networks can take thousands of hours and teams of people. Together, as a joint force of volunteers and law enforcement officers, we are able to focus on protecting those who need it most- those who feel forgotten and our children.
To ease the burden on Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs), veterans from the Special Operations Forces (SOF) and technical communities can augment (LEAs) by following the respective police academies and training. The Darkhorse Counter Human Trafficking and Child Exploitation (CHT/CE) program was co-developed with several of the legal communities’ top leaders. The list includes Utah’s Attorney General Sean Reyes, several Sheriffs, Police chiefs, Federal Agents, and even nationally recognized defense attorneys. They have joined our team to develop a legally compliant and focused effort to enable Darkhorse as a Non-Government Organization (NGO) to support and work under LEAs across the country.
Victims of both human trafficking and child exploitation require extensive rehabilitation following rescue. The recidivism for survivors who are not able to receive quality post-rescue treatment is almost 100%. For human trafficking victims, this often includes the need for costly drug rehabilitation, as narcotic dependency is the most common tool for criminals to gain control over their victims. Our team is developing the network and working to receive grant funding to assist in taking survivors off the streets and into the workforce and a normalized life.