Hoteliers must train staff to spot signs of human trafficking

  • Hotels, like this one in Marble Falls, are now required by state law to train their staff to recognize signs of possible human trafficking and report it to police. Contributed
    Hotels, like this one in Marble Falls, are now required by state law to train their staff to recognize signs of possible human trafficking and report it to police. Contributed
To heighten the level of awareness and prevention, a new Texas law will require motels and other lodging establishments to train their workers to identify possible human trafficking activity and report it to police. House Bill 390, which takes effect on Jan. 1, 2022, was drafted to help employees spot signs of potential victimization when customers are checking into their venues. “We see drug…

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