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Public Safety
Mayor Ron Nirenberg speaks about Human Trafficking Awareness Day in front of City Hall.

Nirenberg: Attacks on Police Chief are ‘Political Theater’

By Edmond Ortiz | January 11, 2018

McManus’ handling of of a Dec. 23 human smuggling case involving 12 migrants in a tractor-trailer has drawn criticism from local and state leaders. 

child welfare system

Texas Has Hired Its First-Ever Director of Human Trafficking Prevention

By Edgar Walters, Texas Tribune | November 9, 2017

Earlier this year, the Texas Tribune’s Sold Out series examined how state policies – including a severely underfunded child welfare system – failed to help child sex-trafficking victims. Since then, lawmakers set aside a budget increase of more than $500 million for the foster care system, and the governor’s office approved new funds for trafficking prevention initiatives — which includes the state’s first-ever Director of Human Trafficking and Child Exploitation.

Public Safety
San Antonio Police Chief William McManus looks on from across the room as citizens call for safer neighborhoods.

McManus: One Detective ‘Mishandled’ More Than 130 Sex Crimes

By Iris Dimmick | October 26, 2017

The San Antonio Police Department discovered that the cases of sex crimes and domestic violence were not properly investigated, Chief William McManus said.

Commentary
A man walks past a garbage truck that will be utilized in the cleanup during the Fiesta Flambeau Parade in downtown San Antonio. Photo by Scott Ball.

Super Bowl Demands Heightened Awareness of Human Trafficking

By Miriam M. Elizondo | February 4, 2017

Famous for its highly publicized football game and halftime show, the Super Bowl is also considered the largest human trafficking event of the year.

Gov & Politics
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton speaks during a press conference about fighting human trafficking in Texas. The event took place Sept. 1, 2016, at the San Antonio Police Department Public Safety Headquarters. Photo by Darren Abate for The Texas Tribune.

Texas Working With Truckers in Fight Against Human Trafficking

By Nicole Cobler, Texas Tribune | September 2, 2016

SAN ANTONIO — As Texas continues to ramp up its efforts to combat human trafficking, truck drivers will be an integral part in detecting suspicious activity, Attorney General Ken Paxton said Thursday as he highlighted the partnership between the state and a pair of trucking associations.

Arts & Culture

Tickets on Sale Now for ‘The Long Night’ Film Screening

By Kathryn Boyd-Batstone | February 13, 2016

Human trafficking were words we alway associated with foreign countries with corrupt government, weak institutions, and social structures where women have few rights.

Gov & Politics
(From left) Special Investigators Jim Backfisch, Owen Hinkle, and Chuck Paul with their boss, Ray Romo. Photo by Rachel Chaney.

Trafficked and Neglected: Finding San Antonio’s Lost Children

By Rachel Chaney | January 4, 2016

Special Investigators James “Jim” Backfisch, Owen Hinkle, and Charles “Chuck” Paul represent a “dream team” of sorts.

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