SLO Trafficking News & Views, San Luis Obispo County, Templeton, CA (2026)

08/07/2026

Pornhub in news again!! Keep the heat on them.

Sen. James Lankford accuses Pornhub of "preying on children" in a letter responding to the site's campaign against state age verification laws.

08/05/2026

A great fit!

Farther together. That's why Polaris and Elevate chose to come together under one umbrella.

The bottom-line impact is simple: more survivors will have access to meaningful careers, financial stability, and the support they need to build lasting prosperity.

Thank you American Hotel & Lodging Association - AHLA for being the first partner to fund Elevate x Polaris.

08/05/2026

FIFA World Cup Rescued 150 Adults and 30 Minors

DHS celebrates the resounding success of ICE's Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) in cracking down on human trafficking operations during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

08/05/2026

Operation Safe Streets at Dallas World Cup

A Dallas World Cup crime sweep known as Operation Safe Streets resulted in 335 prostitution and s*x trafficking arrests, including four police officer arrests.

08/05/2026

World Cup Arrests Total

While millions watched the World Cup, law enforcement was working behind the scenes.

With the support from the DHS Center for Countering Human Trafficking, 905 arrests connected to human trafficking were made and 150 adults recovered 30 minors — during the 2026 tournament, according to DHS. Survivors were found in hotels, in transit, and in residences where they were being held against their will. This is what happens when awareness, training, and reporting come together.

The National Human Trafficking Hotline is available 24/7. Report suspected human trafficking at the link in our comments.

08/05/2026

While millions watched the World Cup, law enforcement was working behind the scenes.

With the support from the DHS Center for Countering Human Trafficking, 905 arrests connected to human trafficking were made and 150 adults recovered 30 minors — during the 2026 tournament, according to DHS. Survivors were found in hotels, in transit, and in residences where they were being held against their will. This is what happens when awareness, training, and reporting come together.

The National Human Trafficking Hotline is available 24/7. Report suspected human trafficking at the link in our comments.