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What is Human Trafficking? | HSI

The pillars of human trafficking are force, fraud, and coercion. Defined as modern slavery, human trafficking happens everywhere, and victims can be any nationality, age, socioeconomic status, or gender.

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Why Smart Statistics are the Key to Fighting Crime | TED Talks

When Anne Milgram became Attorney General of New Jersey, she soon discovered a few startling facts: not only did her team not know who they were jailing, but they had no idea whether the public was safe. She thus began her ongoing, inspirational quest to improve the US criminal justice system through data analytics and statistical analysis.

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Agencies Boost Pandemic Response with DPA

In the wake of COVID-19, the U.S. health care system was severely strained, leaving federal agencies unable to purchase and maintain essential medical supplies. The federal response to COVID-19 utilized the Cold War-era Defense Production Act (DPA) of 1950 to expand production of necessary medical supplies and order suppliers to prioritize government contracts.

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Senator Presses Federal Law Enforcement on Organized Theft Surge

In a pair of letters, Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) has asked the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to develop a comprehensive strategy to address the spike in organized retail theft. The Senator also requests a report regarding federal law enforcement's efforts to combat "smash-and-grab" robberies on brick-and-mortar shops.

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