Human trafficking, a hidden crime that affects countless communities and marginalized individuals across the United States, involves the exploitation of a person for labor, services, or commercial sex.

It is estimated that more than 27.6 million individuals around the globe are victims of human trafficking, impacting multiple sectors including hospitality, agriculture, construction, landscaping, restaurants, and domestic work. To support police agencies in combating human trafficking, the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) is collaborating with the U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), on the Building Police Agency Capacity: A Toolkit for Human Trafficking Investigations project.