Q&A
NYPD human trafficking investigations statistics
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Council Member Yusef Salaam inquires about the number of human trafficking investigations conducted by the NYPD in the previous year and how it compares to past years. Lieutenant Joseph Picarello of the NYPD Child Exploitation Human Trafficking Task Force provides current statistics and offers to follow up with comparative data.
- 337 investigations conducted in the past year
- 191 arrests made
- 344 law enforcement referrals received
- Task force comprised of approximately 24 detectives
Yusef Salaam
1:01:45
Thank you.
1:01:48
I'd like to, begin with a few questions about NYPD investigations and enforcement relating to human trafficking.
1:01:55
This is around the, how many human trafficking investigations took place or that the NYPD conduct last year.
1:02:03
I wanted to know how did this compare to previous years?
Joseph Picarello
1:02:11
Good afternoon, council member.
1:02:12
I'm lieutenant Joseph Picariello of the NYPD Child Exploitation Human Trafficking Task Force.
1:02:18
So the human trafficking unit is comprised of, approximately 24 detectives at the time.
1:02:28
This past year alone, we've, ran 3rd 337 investigations, affected a 191 arrests, and received approximately 344 law enforcement referrals.
1:02:41
As far as the number of past years, I do not have that data with me at this time, but I'd be happy to follow-up with you, and provide that to you as far as, you know, the last 3 years.