Sen. Beth Mizell (R) said she brought up a new law that requires all law enforcement employed for one year or more to get training on how to recognize human trafficking after learning not many officers outside of New Orleans had been properly trained on the subject.
With the I-10/ I-12 corridor being a pipeline for human trafficking, she said it became apparent that something needed to be done.
Human trafficking usually occurs in crowded areas where a lot is going on and certain things can go unnoticed. New Orleans brings in its fair share of large events each year, which makes them most susceptible to traffickers, but that does not mean it is a foreign concept to other cities.
Agencies will need to begin training their recruits around trafficking starting August 1, 2022.
The agencies will also have to report their efforts to the state on an annual basis.
