AURORA | The Aurora Police Department’s Human Trafficking Unit was recognized last month for its efforts to investigate cases while prioritizing support for survivors, department officials said.
The recognition came during an awards ceremony held last month by From Silenced to Saved, a Denver-based nonprofit that provides services to survivors of human trafficking, along with the FBI Denver Field Office.
Eight trafficking activists and investigators across Colorado were honored for their work combating human trafficking, including Detective Adam Hughes of Aurora’s recently created Human Trafficking Unit.
“While many work in this field professionally, our investigators and law enforcement partners honored earlier this month demonstrate a level of commitment that goes well beyond the job description,” Aurora police Investigations Bureau Cmdr. Marc Paolino said in a statement. “Their work reflects a calling rooted in dignity, justice and the belief that every survivor deserves validation and a path toward healing.”…