To: Dale K. Weighill, Governmental Operations Committee Chairperson
From: Sheriff Christopher R. Swanson
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RE: Approval of a grant award from the Office of Victims of Crime Byrne Discretionary Community Project, in the amount of $963,000.00, to continue GHOST operations which combats drug and human trafficking; the term of this grant is until September 2027
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BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
The Office of Genesee County Sheriff is requesting the acceptance of the FY 2024 Byrne Discretionary Community Project Grant: Combatting Drug and Human Trafficking in Genesee County, MI. This Grant provides $963,000.000 in funding to continue GHOST operations through September 2027.
BACKGROUND:
GHOST stands for Global Human Oppression Strike Team, is an initiative that plays a crucial role in combating human trafficking and the opioid epidemic. This multifaceted strategy combines intelligence-driven operations, cross-border collaboration, victim support, and comprehensive public health initiatives to address these intertwined crises. Here's a detailed look at the various aspects of GHOST Interdiction: Combating Human Trafficking: GHOST conducts targeted operations using intelligence-driven operations. Through advanced surveillance and intelligence gathering, GHOST Interdiction can effectively dismantle human trafficking rings by identifying and apprehending traffickers, rescuing victims, and breaking the infrastructure that supports these illegal activities. Cross-Border Collaboration: Human trafficking is a transnational issue. GHOST Interdiction facilitates cooperation between international, Federal, State, County, and local law enforcement agencies, enabling coordinated efforts to track and dismantle trafficking networks across borders. Victim Support and Rehabilitation: Comprehensive Care: GHOST Interdiction emphasizes providing immediate and long-term support to trafficking survivors, including medical care, psychological support, legal assistance, and ...
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