US Homeland Security's human trafficking fight gets NACS support

NACS, the Association for Convenience and Fuel Retailing is partnering with United States Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Blue Campaign to help fight human trafficking.

The Blue Campaign raises awareness about human trafficking and trains law enforcers, government, non-governmental and private organizations to increase detection and investigation of human trafficking.

It also aims to protect victims and bring suspected traffickers to justice.

NACS is supporting the initiative by providing DHS Blue Campaign training and awareness materials—including posters, handouts and other materials—to members free of charge.

“Convenience stores serve 160 million customers a day in every community across the country 24 hours a day. Our industry is well equipped to share important messages with our customers so they can collectively create the equivalent of a neighborhood watch program in their communities. We are proud to work with the Department of Homeland Security on this important issue,” said NACS Vice President of Strategic Industry Initiatives Jeff Lenard.