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News Release
Human Trafficking Mission - 05/05/21

On 4/28/2021, the Oregon City Police Department led a human trafficking mission, aimed at rescuing victims of human trafficking and working to diminish the demand for human trafficking. This successful mission was made possible by the assistance of the following agencies: Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office, Milwaukie Police Department, Gladstone Police Department, Lake Oswego Police Department, West Linn Police Department, Sandy Police Department, Gladstone Police Department, Molalla Police Department, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Clackamas County District Attorney’s Office, Safety Compass, and the EPIK Project.

Eight individuals were contacted after communicating with under cover police officers to either pay for sex acts, or to perform sex acts for money. Two firearms were seized during this mission. Four women were cited for prostitution, three men were cited for prostitution/buyer, and one man was charged with promoting prostitution and unlawful possession of a firearm. These cases will be referred to the Clackamas County District Attorney’s office.

Human trafficking is something we take very seriously in Clackamas County. The Oregon City Police Department is part of an inter-agency human trafficking task force. This task force began performing Human Trafficking missions in January 2021.

Human trafficking is perceived by some as a victimless crime, but this could not be further from the truth. Many persons being trafficked, including juveniles, are manipulated into this lifestyle and do not have the resources to escape it or are in fear of their traffickers. We use a coordinated team approach when dealing with victims as well as buyers or “Johns”, providing both with resources and education.

 

For resources related to human trafficking, contact:

National Human Trafficking Hotline 1-888-373-7888 https://humantraffickinghotline.org/

 

To report tips about Human Trafficking occurring in Oregon City, contact:

Oregon City Police Department Tip Line: 503-905-3505

Call 9-1-1 for crimes in progress

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