Lena Cebula
Lena Cebula
Power of Awareness
Power of Awareness
Power of Awareness
Wednesday 26th April 2023
Join Lena Cebula and Detective Heidi Chance as they discuss combating human trafficking through awareness and effective reporting strategies.
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Get the buttons here!Inside the Fight Against Human Trafficking: Insights from Detective Heidi Chance
Episode Overview
- Detective Heidi Chance shares insights from her 13-year experience in the Human Exploitation and Trafficking Unit
- She provides valuable tips on recognizing potential trafficking situations
- Addressing the crucial role of public awareness in combatting human trafficking
- Effective strategies for reporting potential trafficking situations
- Encouragement to be proactive in reporting suspicious activities
If you see something, say something. Don't feel like you're bothering us, law enforcement. That's what we're here for. A lot of times if it pans out, it pans out. If it doesn't, there's a report. And I can later on when it's a trafficker that's doing something in the future, and I can see that he was documented with this person because you called and thought it was suspicious. And he says he doesn't know that person. But here we are a month earlier, you had called the police and let us know they were together. That helps me show that he's lying. And all of that is helpful, especially going when a witness or a victim is trying to tell their side of the story. And I'm trying to put a case together with evidence, anything I can do, you know, to, you know, give credibility to the victim versus whatever the defendant's trying to say is ideal. And that only happens when people report.
Imagine dedicating over a decade of your life to fighting one of the most heinous crimes imaginable. That's exactly what retired Detective Heidi Chance did, and in this episode of Love&BLoved, she sits down with host Lena Cebula to share her gripping experiences. Heidi spent 13 years working undercover in the Human Exploitation and Trafficking (H.E.A.T) Unit of the Phoenix Police Department, where she targeted sex buyers and traffickers.
Her stories are not just eye-opening; they are a stark reminder of the realities many face every day. Heidi recounts some of her most memorable investigations, offering a rare glimpse into the dangerous world of undercover operations. Ever wondered how the internet plays a role in trafficking? Heidi breaks down how grooming, solicitation, and entrapment work online, making it clear just how pervasive and insidious these tactics can be.
She also highlights the importance of public awareness in combating human trafficking, emphasizing that everyone has a role to play. But it’s not all about the dark side. Heidi also shares what’s being done to fight back, from training officers to educating the public. This episode is packed with valuable tips on recognizing potential trafficking situations and how to report them effectively.
Whether you’re looking to educate yourself or seeking ways to make a difference, this conversation is both informative and empowering. Lena and Heidi's discussion isn't just for those directly affected by trafficking; it's for anyone who wants to understand more about this critical issue. With her firsthand experience and passion for justice, Heidi offers insights that are both sobering and inspiring. Tune in to learn how awareness can be a powerful tool in the fight against human trafficking.