The Illinois State Police  are ramping up efforts to combat human trafficking.

 Director Brendan F. Kelly is testifying before the Senate Criminal Law Committee today in support of Illinois Senate Bill 2323. The bill seeks to strengthen victim-centered, trauma-informed law enforcement responses and establish statewide training standards.

In 2024, the Illinois State Police Trafficking Enforcement Bureau conducted seven human trafficking suppression operations, leading to 31 arrests and 90 charges across Illinois with charges ranging from Indecent Solicitation of a Child to Armed Violence.

 Officers continue to train and work work with local organizations to provide critical resources for victims.

Suspected trafficking can be reported to the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888.