Human trafficking is a national security threat and growing crime in the United States, estimated to generate more than $150 billion worldwide in illicit profits that threaten communities across the U.S. and around the globe.
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), which was recognized in the 2019 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program for Excellence in Public Safety, reported a national increase of 846% in reports of suspected child sex trafficking between 2010 and 2015.
(Why is it so important to Stop Human Trafficking? Hear from ATI’s CEO, our founder and COO, (a human trafficking survivor leader) on how Anti-Trafficking International’s (ATIs) programs directly stop human trafficking before it starts, and what you can do to help support this important cause. Courtesy of Anti-Trafficking International and YouTube.)
To combat this injustice, Anti-Trafficking International (ATI) has launched the National Human Trafficking Intelligence Center (NHTIC), a comprehensive, intelligence-driven solution to support law enforcement in recovering youth quickly and getting traffickers off the streets.
The purpose of the NHTIC is to enhance efficiency and communication between those on the frontlines of combatting human trafficking by augmenting the limited resources of law enforcement and existing government agencies, by leveraging new technologies and innovative approaches to strengthen the nation’s response and defense against human trafficking.
To bolster the initiative, ShotSpotter, a precision policing technology leader recognized with Double ‘ASTORS’ in the 2020 Awards Program recently nominated to compete in the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Award Program, has teamed up with ATI.
Under the new initiative, ShotSpotter will deploy its innovative ShotSpotter Investigate™ solution for a one-year pilot with the NHTIC, and will function as the central digital case folder for the NHTIC, streamlining efforts to capture, analyze, connect the dots and provide reporting and real-time intelligence to involved agencies across the United States.
Through extensive analysis and data management functions, ShotSpotter Investigate will allow the NHTIC to better support the identification, interdiction, and disruption of human trafficking networks, while simultaneously assisting in the recovery of those being victimized.
(See how ShotSpotter Investigate™, a purpose-built automated case management solution for detectives and investigative supervisors, will enable law enforcement to more effectively respond to, investigate, and deter crime. Courtesy of ShotSpotter and YouTube.)
ShotSpotter Investigate is a modern, cloud-based case management solution that provides complete support from crime scene to conviction, to aid law enforcement to solve cases faster and improve clearance rates.
ShotSpotter Investigate includes an integration with ShotSpotter’s leading gunshot detection solution to enable users to create a shooting case with incident details automatically transferring into the case folder, as well as a new property and evidence module.
ShotSpotter Investigate extends the company’s end-to-end precision policing platform and opens new business opportunities to more municipal law enforcement agencies as well as state and federal agencies.
Powerful search and analytical visualization tools help agencies quickly identify relationships between people, places, and evidence, track follow-up activities, status and progress, and build courtroom-ready cases ready to be successfully prosecuted.
The ShotSpotter Investigate system is a smarter approach built from the ground up based on real-life investigative workflows, and replaces cumbersome and outdated manual processes, homegrown systems and limited function case management modules still used by many departments.
NHTIC is a division of ATI, which is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit foundation which has been recognized for its efforts and expertise by the United States Congress, the White House, the U.S. Department of Justice, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the U.S. State Department, and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, among many other governmental and non-governmental organizations.
“NHTIC is a game changer in the fight against human trafficking,” said Anne Basham, Chief Executive Officer, Anti-Trafficking International.
“Few victims of trafficking are ever identified, and we are changing this.”
“We would not be able to accomplish this without the partnership of ShotSpotter.”
“Their commitment to ensuring public safety is truly an inspiration and we are thankful to be in this fight with them.”
How ShotSpotter Investigate Works
1. Capture Everything in One Place
Easily create digital case folders and document investigative activities, scene details, observations, videos, images, notes and other attachments into one central source of truth.
2. Organize Instantly
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Automatically create a searchable, chronological case index and guide investigations with pre-configured, customizable checklists to ensure consistency with agency standards.
3. Solve Cases Faster
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Quickly gain insights with link analysis to connect seemingly unrelated details.
4. Get Courtroom-Ready
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Automatically route casework through approval processes and develop interactive presentations for court via case folder dashboard.
“Traffickers are constantly on the move going across state lines and jurisdictions, creating cross-agency challenges,” explains Bill Woolf, founder of ATI and former Director of Human Trafficking Programs at the Department of Justice.
“ShotSpotter Investigate will be the backbone of our investigations center and its collaboration and analytical tools will help bring perpetrators to justice.”
“We are proud to provide ShotSpotter Investigate to support this important initiative,” addedd ShotSpotter President and CEO Ralph A. Clark.
“The stellar team at ATI is tackling the growing issue of trafficking and we are inspired to know that our technology will help them make a greater impact.”
To Learn More about the National Human Trafficking Intelligence Center and ATI’s other human trafficking prevention programs, or for further information on human trafficking, please visit www.PreventHT.org, or contact ATI at info@PreventHT.org, or 1-833-ASK2END.
ShotSpotter’s precision policing technology solutions enable law enforcement to more effectively respond to, investigate and deter crime, and is trusted by more than 120 U.S. cities to help make their communities safer.
The platform includes leading gunshot detection, location, and forensic system ShotSpotter Respond™, and ShotSpotter Connect™, patrol management software which dynamically directs patrol resources to areas of greatest risk to more effectively deter crime.
ShotSpotter Investigate™ is an investigative case management solution that helps detectives connect the dots and share information more effectively to improve case clearance rates.
To Learn more about ShotSpotter and their award-winning public safety solutions, please visit www.shotspotter.com.
ShotSpotter Returns to Compete in 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program
American Security Today’s ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards program is today in its Sixth Year and continues to recognize the Outstanding Innovations of top firms and agencies in the Homeland Security and Public Safety fields.
The Annual ‘ASTORS’ Awards is the preeminent U.S. Homeland Security Awards Program highlighting the most cutting-edge and forward-thinking security solutions coming onto the market today, to ensure our readers have the information they need to stay ahead of the competition, and keep our Nation safe – one facility, street, and city at a time.
American Security Today is pleased to announce TSA Administrator David Pekoske, will join the organization as a featured speaker at the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Presentation Luncheon, on November 18, 2021 at ISC East in New York City.
“On the heels of an unprecedented global pandemic, continued unrest in our cities and potentially catastrophic cyberattacks on our nations critical infrastructure, the focus of the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Luncheon will be on the latest, state-of-the-art innovations that are driving investments in new public security and safety technologies and systems,” said AST Editorial and Managing Director Tammy Waitt.
“As a recognized expert in crisis management, strategic planning, innovation and aviation, surface transportation and maritime security, David Pekoske’s message highlighting his top priorities and challenges for the TSA based on his years of wide-ranging experience will be critical to our attendees internalizing the critical nature of these escalating challenges, and realizing innovative new approaches to meet them.”
The 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program is Proudly Sponsored by AMAROK and SIMS Software, along with Returning Premier Sponsors
ATI Systems, Attivo Networks, Automatic Systems, and Reed Exhibitions.
Nominations are currently being accepted for the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards at https://americansecuritytoday.com/ast-awards/.
Comprehensive List of Categories Include:
| Access Control/ Identification | Personal/Protective Equipment | Law Enforcement Counter Terrorism |
| Perimeter Barrier/ Deterrent System | Interagency Interdiction Operation | Cloud Computing/Storage Solution |
| Facial/IRIS Recognition | Body Worn Video Product | Cyber Security |
| Video Surveillance/VMS | Mobile Technology | Anti-Malware |
| Audio Analytics | Disaster Preparedness | ID Management |
| Thermal/Infrared Camera | Mass Notification System | Fire & Safety |
| Metal/Weapon Detection | Rescue Operations | Critical Infrastructure |
| License Plate Recognition | Detection Products | And Many Others! |
| COVID Innovations | And Many Others! |
Don’t see a Direct Hit for your Product, Agency or Organization?
With the unprecedented occurrence of the COVID-19 pandemic, the focus of the safety and security industries has realized the need to increase innovations to address the daily growing challenges.
As such AST aims to make sure these firms and professionals are reflected in the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program, so we’d like to encourage you to submit appropriate categories recommendations and include COVID-19 Frontline Professionals in your Nominations to see that these Professionals, Facilities, and Vendors receive the Recognition they Deserve!
Submit your category recommendation for consideration to Michael Madsen, AST Publisher at: mmadsen@americansecuritytoday.com.
Register for the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Luncheon Today
At ISC East 2021 you with the opportunity to interact with a broad array of security industry professionals.
ISC East works closely with other businesses in the security and public safety space to help bring together the Northeast’s largest security trade show each year.
In collaboration with premier sponsor SIA (Security Industry Association) and in partnership with ASIS NYC, ISC East is proud to work with and be supported by various associations, trade publications, charities, and more.
Therefore, the ISC audience of security dealers, installers, integrators, consultants, corporate, government and law enforcement/first responder practitioners will be joined by the ASIS NYC audience of major corporate managerial-through-director-level national and global security executives.
The combination of one-on-one conversations with the industry’s top innovators, integrators and security executives, special events, high-quality education and training, and strong support from industry associations, will allow attendees to learn and evaluate solutions from leading security exhibitors and brands.
Your ‘ASTORS’ Awards Luncheon registration includes complimentary attendee access to ISC East – Thank take advantage of this exclusive luncheon opportunity to take a break from the show – Invite your team, guests, clients and show visitors to a lovely and affordable plated meal event in the heart of New York City, for a fabulous networking opportunity!
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The traditional security marketplace has long been covered by a host of publications putting forward the old school basics to what is Today – a fast changing security landscape.
The traditional security marketplace has long been covered by a host of publications putting forward the old school basics to what is Today – a fast changing security landscape.
American Security Today is uniquely focused on the broader Homeland Security & Public Safety marketplace with over 75,000 readers at the Federal, State and local levels of government as well as firms allied to government.
American Security Today brings forward a fresh compelling look and read with our customized digital publications that hold readers eyes throughout the story with cutting edge editorial that provides solutions to their challenges.
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AST Reaches both Private & Public Experts, essential to meeting these new challenges.
Today’s new generation of public safety and security experts need real-time knowledge to deal with domestic and international terrorism, lone wolf attacks, unprecedented urban violence, shifts in society, culture and media bias – making it increasingly difficult for Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, First Responders, Military and Private Security Professionals to implement coordinated security measures to ensure national security and improve public safety.
These experts are from Government at the federal, state and local level as well as from private firms allied to government.
AST provides a full plate of topics in our AST Monthly Magazine Editions, AST Website and AST Daily News Alerts, covering 23 Vital Sectors such as Access Control, Perimeter Protection, Video Surveillance/Analytics, Airport Security, Border Security, CBRNE Detection, Border Security, Ports, Cybersecurity, Networking Security, Encryption, Law Enforcement, First Responders, Campus Security, Security Services, Corporate Facilities, and Emergency Response among others.
AST has Expanded readership into integral Critical Infrastructure audiences such as Protection of Nuclear Facilities, Water Plants & Dams, Bridges & Tunnels, and other potential targets of terrorism.
Other areas of concern include Transportation Hubs, Public Assemblies, Government Facilities, Sporting & Concert Stadiums, our Nation’s Schools & Universities, and Commercial Business Destinations – all enticing targets due to the large number of persons and resources clustered together.
To learn more about the 2020 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Award Winners solutions, Check Out the New 2020 ‘ASTORS’ CHAMPIONS Edition Fully Interactive Magazine – the Best Products of 2020 ‘A Year in Review’.
The Annual CHAMPIONS edition includes a review of the ‘ASTORS’ Award Winning products and programs, highlighting key details on many of the winning firms products and services, includes video interviews and more.
It is your Go-To source throughout the year for ‘The Best of 2020 Products and Services‘ endorsed by American Security Today, and can satisfy your agency’s and organization’s most pressing Homeland Security and Public Safety needs.
From Physical Security (Access Control, Critical Infrastructure, Perimeter Protection and Video Surveillance Cameras and Video Management Systems), to IT Security (Cybersecurity, Encryption, Data Storage, Anti-Malware and Networking Security – Just to name a few), the 2020 ‘ASTORS’ CHAMPIONS EDITION has what you need to Detect, Delay, Respond to, and Mitigate today’s real-time threats in our constantly evolving security landscape.
It also includes featured guest editorial pieces from some of the security industry’s most respected leaders, and recognized firms in the 2020 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program.
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