The U.S. Marshals Service Two Rivers Violent Fugitive Task Force Completes Training to Help Recognize Child Sex Trafficking Victims
Memphis, Tenn. – The U.S. Marshals Two Rivers Violent Task Force (TRVTF) recently
completely 16 hours of training that focused on crimes against children. This week,
instructors from the Texas Department of Public Safety traveled to Memphis and
provided instruction in “Interdiction for The Protection of Children”. The training will
assist the TRVFTF in establishing the status of a child who may be missing, exploited, or
at risk of exploitation.
“During fugitive investigations, our task force often encounters children inside homes
and vehicles,” said Tyreece Miller, U.S. Marshal for the Western District of Tennessee.
“It’s important that we recognize the children’s and possible suspects’ behavioral
patterns and indicators that the child may be in danger. With the increase in child sex
trafficking, it’s paramount that the U.S. Marshals Service not only find fugitives on the
run, but also assist local and state agencies with finding missing, endangered children.”
There were 38 attendees from the USMS, as well as our task force partners from the
Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, Memphis Police Department, Tennessee Department of
Correction, Fayette County Sheriff’s Office, and the Jackson Police Department. Also in
attendance were agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.
The U.S. Marshals Service would like to thank the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office for the
use of their facilities and thank the Texas Department of Public Safety for instructing the
course.
