Texas DPS Trooper Honored with “Be the One” Award at Las Vegas Human Trafficking Conference

In a commendable step against human trafficking, Trooper Kyle Bradley of the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has been honored with the “Be the One” Award at the North American Human Trafficking Conference in Las Vegas. According to a

DPS announcement

, the conference, which took place from October 23-25, brought various stakeholders together to address this critical issue. Bradley was recognized for his dedication and impactful work in combating human trafficking.

Bradley completed a specialized training program at the Human Trafficking Training Center in Missouri, which was designed to sharpen law enforcement’s ability to spot both victims and perpetrators of trafficking. With these new skills in hand, Trooper Bradley has been able to identify over 20 victims and apprehend several traffickers on his routine patrols over the past year. His commitment not only lay in enforcement but also in providing support to those in desperate need, the,

DPS notes.

The “Be the One” Award is a tribute to survivor and anti-human trafficking advocate Meghan Connors. It honors law enforcement personnel who exemplify an extraordinary commitment to eradicating human trafficking. Trooper Bradley’s recognition signifies the power an individual officer can have on the broader fight against these crimes.

Beyond his on-the-ground efforts, Bradley’s influence extends to his colleagues; he has become a mentor to other Troopers, encouraging them to undertake specialized training. This mentorship has expanded the department’s capacity to identify, investigate, and prosecute human trafficking offenses, leading to a notable increase in accountability for traffickers, according to the

DPS statement.

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