Tech Savvy Deals Exclusive: Michigan Officers Commended for Dismantling Human Trafficking Ring with Latest Technology

In a remarkable operation, a team of law enforcement officers from various agencies in Michigan were recognized for their outstanding efforts in dismantling a human trafficking ring using the latest technology. The extensive operation, which took place during the NFL Draft, was bolstered by the use of Flock Safety cameras.

Flock Safety cameras played a crucial role in the operation.

Headed by Homeland Security Investigations, the team assembled its headquarters at the Taylor Police Department and worked for four days to take suspected child predators and sex traffickers off the streets. The operation resulted in the apprehension of three suspected child predators, with one other person still under investigation.

State Rep. Jamie Thompson gathered participating officers from Taylor and other agencies for a formal recognition, commending them on their efforts. “It is my pleasure and honor to recognize the Taylor Police Department, the Downriver SWAT, and all of the teams of law enforcement that heroically took down multiple child predators and a human trafficking ring right here in the city of Taylor and surrounding Downriver communities,” Thompson said.

The operation was enhanced by the implementation of the department’s Flock security cameras. According to Lt. Frank Canning, this operation was a perfect opportunity to utilize the new Flock security camera put in place throughout the city. The cameras were used to help track suspects through the description of the vehicle. If the car passed by a Flock camera, the license plate could be read and tracked using various cameras, and the location information was fed to the command center.

The Taylor Police Department played a crucial role in the operation.

Canning said Flock cameras are paying off already. Recently, there was a drive-by shooting at an occupied house in the area of Eureka and Westlake. Using the Flock system, the police were able to locate the car within one minute of the time shots were fired.

Although the operation was successful, there are no plans to set up another sting operation. However, Canning and Blair believe a good working relationship has been established, and their own work to catch criminals is still being done.

Law enforcement agencies are utilizing technology to combat crime.

Just about every Downriver community has put the license plate readers in place, and they are being used as a sophisticated crime-fighting tool.