PROTECTION AND PROSECUTION
Partners at the National Level
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children - https://www.missingkids.org/HOME
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) mission is to help prevent child abduction and sexual exploitation; help find missing children; and assist victims of child abduction and sexual exploitation, their families, and the professionals who serve them.
Office of U.S. Senator John Cornyn - https://www.cornyn.senate.gov/contact
“Human trafficking is modern-day slavery, and we cannot turn a blind eye to this human rights crisis.” John Cornyn
US Department of Homeland Security: https://www.dhs.gov/
The Department of Homeland Security has a vital mission: to secure the nation from the many threats we face. With honor and integrity, we will safeguard the American people, our homeland, and our values.
Federal Bureau of Investigation: https://www.fbi.gov
The mission of the FBI is to protect and defend the United States against terrorist and foreign intelligence threats, to uphold and enforce the criminal laws of the United States, and to provide leadership and criminal justice services to federal, state, municipal, and international agencies and partners.
Partners at the State Level
Office of the Governor of Texas - https://gov.texas.gov/
“Human traffickers hold men, women and children against their will, destroying their individuality, stripping away their dignity. “ Governor Greg Abbott
Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission: https://www.tabc.texas.gov/
The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, or TABC, is a Texas public agency responsible for regulating, inspecting, and taxing the production, sale, and use of alcoholic beverages within the state. The agency was established in 1935 and is headquartered in Austin.
Texas Department of Public Safety - https://www.dps.texas.gov/
The mission of the Texas Department of Public Safety is to provide continued personal and financial protection to the citizens of Texas through education and enforcement services that are administered to regulated individuals and businesses.
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services - https://www.dfps.state.tx.us/
DFPS Mission Statement: We promote safe and healthy families and protect children and vulnerable adults from abuse,
neglect, and exploitation.
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department - https://tpwd.texas.gov/warden/connect/offices
Texas Parks & Wildlife Mission Statement: To manage and conserve the natural and cultural resources of Texas and to provide hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation opportunities for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.
Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT): https://www.txdot.gov/
The Texas Department of Transportation is a government agency in the American state of Texas. Though the public face of the agency is generally associated with the construction and maintenance of the state's immense state highway system, the agency is also responsible for overseeing aviation, rail, and public transportation systems in the state.
Partners in the HOTHTC Service Area
McLennan County
The McLennan County Criminal District Attorney’s Office - https://www.co.mclennan.tx.us/282/District-Attorney
As a member of HOTHTC, our purpose is to combat human trafficking through aggressive prosecution of perpetrators, to provide survivors with access to the support and services they need to keep themselves safe and to educate our community in order to spread awareness and effectively combat all forms of human trafficking in McLennan County.
McLennan County Sherriff’s Office - https://www.co.mclennan.tx.us/185/Sheriffs-Office
The McLennan County Sheriff’s Office provides detectives solely dedicated to the investigation of human traffickers and human trafficking operations in the Central Texas area.
McLennan County Juvenile Probation Department: https://www.co.mclennan.tx.us/273/Juvenile-Probation-Department
The mission of the Bill Logue Juvenile Justice Center is to provide services that will protect the community from delinquency, to enforce sanctions and offer rehabilitative opportunities that are in the best interest of the juvenile.
Waco Police Department & Waco PD Crimes Against Children’s Unit - https://www.waco-texas.com/police/#gsc.tab=0
Waco Police Department provides police services to the Waco Community. The core values of the Crimes Against Children Unit are: We act in the interests of children and justice. Our role is as independent fact finders. We serve as a part of a larger team.
Baylor Police Department: https://www.baylor.edu/dps/index.php?id=970812
The Baylor Police Department’s (BUPD) mission is to proactively build and strengthen community partnerships.
Bellmead Police Department - https://bellmead.com/police
The Bellmead Police Department emphasizes fair, consistent, professional, and equal law enforcement and community policing. The overall goal of the organization is to develop problem-solving techniques, in conjunction with the community that will increase the quality of life for the residents, while reducing crime.
Beverly Hills Police Department: https://beverlyhillstexas.net/police-department/
The mission of the Beverly Hills Police Department is to provide the highest quality of service, preserve human rights, lives and property, while working in partnership with our citizens to meet the challenge of reducing crime, creating a peaceful and safe environment, free from fear and applying these values equally to all citizens.
Hewitt Police Department - http://www.cityofhewitt.com/282/Police-Department
The Hewitt Police Department pledges to manage their organization with professionalism, leadership, and integrity.
Lacy Lakeview Police Department - https://www.lacylakeview.org/police
The Lacy Lakeview Police Department is to enforce the laws of the Great State of Texas fairly and impartially, work with and for the Citizens of our Community following the principles of Community Policing, and always be there for those in need.
La Vega iSD Police Department: https://www.lavegaisd.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=423682&type=d&pREC_ID=924564
The La Vega Police Department operates its own Police Force with five Police Officers and two Truancy Officers. The La Vega ISD Police Dept. also spends their time educating the youth of today through our Junior Police Academy.
Lorena Police Department - http://www.ci.lorena.tx.us/97/Police
The Lorena Police Department has five sworn officers that provide assistance when needed.
Robinson Police Department: https://www.robinsontexas.org/162/Police
The men and women of the Robinson Police Department are honored to serve our community. As the Chief of Police, it is my privilege to lead them in our mission to protect and serve the citizens of Robinson with honesty, equality, and impartiality. The members of this agency work tirelessly to provide a high level of customer service to the residents and visitors of Robinson.
Woodway Police Department - https://www.woodwaytexas.gov/police/
The mission of the Woodway Public Safety Department is to preserve peace and order within the community by protecting life, liberty, and property through professional police and fire services.
bosque county
Bosque County District Attorney’s Office: https://www.bosquecounty.us/district-attorney/
The District Attorney is the chief prosecuting officer for the 220th Judicial District Court, which is comprised of Bosque, Hamilton and Comanche Counties. The District Attorney prosecutes felony cases; motion to revoke cases and bond forfeitures.
Bosque County Sheriff’s Office: https://www.sheriffbosquecounty.com/
The Bosque County Sheriff's Office mission is preserve the peace, prevent and detect crime, apprehend offenders, protect persons and their property under the laws of the State of Texas, enforce the laws of the State of Texas and ordinances of Bosque County, and the performance of a multitude of tasks related to public welfare and safety.
Bosque County Juvenile Probation Department - http://www.bosquecounty.us/juvenile-probation/
The Bosque County Juvenile Probation Department provides supervision of juvenile offenders and at times, victims of human trafficking are referred to service as appropriate for each youth.
Valley Mills Police Department: http://www.vmtx.us/Police-Department.html
Since the City of Valley Mills was incorporated in 1896 peace officers have carried out the unwavering mission of protecting Valley Mills citizens. Over a century later, the unwavering mission of the peace officers watch continues and the Valley Mills Police Department remains committed to preserving the peace by actively engaging with our community to remain united in protecting all that we hold dear.
hill county
Hill County District Attorney’s Office https://www.co.hill.tx.us/page/hill.District.Attorney
The Mission of the Hill County Governing Body is to provide service that meets or exceeds the expectations of the constituents it serves.
The Hill County Juvenile Probation Department - http://hillcountyjuvprob.com/
The Hill County Juvenile Probation Department provides supervision of juvenile offenders and at times, victims of human trafficking are referred to service as appropriate for each youth.
HIllsboro Police Department https://www.hillsborotx.org/departments/Police
Our Mission: To provide a professional and proactive law enforcement service by investigating and enforcing local, state and federal laws in a collaborative effort with the members of the community to increase the quality of life of those who live in, and enter, our city.
Limestone county
Limestone District Attorney’s Office https://www.co.limestone.tx.us/page/limestone.Home
The Limestone District Attorney’s Office is located in Groesbeck, TX.
Mart Police Department - https://www.cityofmart.net/2157/Police-Department
The Mart Police Department is committed to Community Oriented Policing. Community partnerships are vital in keeping Mart a safer community.
Mexia Police Department - https://www.cityofmexia.com/city-services/departments/police-department
The members of the Mexia Police Department are dedicated and committed to providing the highest quality police services available to our citizens, with uncompromising integrity, and continuous improvement to enhance public safety and quality of life.
falls county
Falls District Attorney’s Office https://www.co.falls.tx.us/page/falls.District.Attorney
The Falls County District Attorney’s Office is located in Marlin, TX.
Crime Victim Coordinators in the HOTHTC Service Area
McLennan County
Phone: (254) 253-1238
Hill County
Phone: 254-582-4047
Falls County
Phone: 254-883-1416
Freestone County
Phone: 903-389-3977
Limestone County
Phone: 254-729-3814
Bosque County