Thomson Reuters is joining forces with the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) on a Be Safe website that provides critical information and advice to help Ukrainian refugees spot the warning signs of human traffickers, minimize the risks, and get assistance. Millions of Ukrainians continue to flee to other countries due to the …
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ACAMS2018: Make a Difference
“Never underestimate the power you can have to make a difference.” That was the statement investigative journalist and author Lydia Cacho impressed upon a room full of professionals attending the opening keynote at the ACAMS 17th annual AML & Financial Crime Conference in Las Vegas Cacho, who has written multiple books including her 2003 debut …
- October 4, 2018
- Jeff McCoy
Podcast: What’s Missing from the Human Trafficking Discussion – ACAMS 2018 Panel Preview with Peter Vincent
This week, ACAMS 17th Annual AML & Financial Crime Conference will be held at the Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Among the 2,000 public and private sector professionals who will meet and share insights on anti-money laundering and financial crimes at the event is Peter Vincent, general counsel for Thomson Reuters Special Services, …
- October 2, 2018
- Alex Cook
Steve Rubley Part of Esteemed Panel on “Risk-Proofing the Government Supply Chain”
At any moment, and from around the world, affordable goods are available in our global economy through a few simple clicks. But behind the free movement of these goods lays a complex supply chain, that if mismanaged or misused by any one party, can lead to risk for any number of organizations. From potential slave …
- March 19, 2018
- Alex Cook
Thomson Reuters to Host Public-Private Partnership Forums to Address AML, Human Trafficking, Blockchain and More
Public-private partnerships – often referred to as “P3” – are increasingly cited as a favored approach to confront broad-ranging issues including anti-money laundering, threat prevention, human trafficking and more. Not only is Thomson Reuters proud to partner with the public sector, but it is in a unique position to build bridges between the private and …
- February 22, 2018
- Alex Cook
IACP Video – The Power of Collaboration
Last October, Thomson Reuters and the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) recognized the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) as this year’s recipient of the Award for Excellence in Criminal Investigation for its inter-agency and international effort to confront a human trafficking ring with connections in both Florida and Colombia. In a new video from IACP, …
- December 1, 2017
- Alex Cook
IACP and Thomson Reuters Recognize Florida Department of Law Enforcement for Investigation of an International Human Trafficking Ring
Thomson Reuters and the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) today announced that the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is this year’s winner of their Award for Excellence in Criminal Investigation. The FDLE is being recognized for its inter-agency and international effort to confront a human trafficking ring with connections in both Florida …
- October 25, 2017
- Alex Cook
Human Trafficking Task Force Models: Collaborative Partnerships and Proactive Outreach — IACP 2017 Panel
Much like yesterday’s discussion on new efforts to confront the nation’s opioid crisis, this morning’s IACP panel — Human Trafficking Task Force Models: Collaborative Partnerships and Proactive Outreach — discussed how law enforcement agencies are now taking a multilayer approach to a significant and troubling trend. Sex trafficking is a $32 billion dollar a year …
- October 23, 2017
- Alex Cook