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The Baltimore City Council Public Safety Committee met on February 17, 2026 at 1:00 PM (Virtual/Du Burns Council Chamber). The meeting was an informational hearing (25-0036R) to receive briefings on the scope of human trafficking in Baltimore City, current investigative and prosecutorial efforts, strategies to hold perpetrators accountable, and resources for survivors. Invited participants listed in the agenda and minutes included the Baltimore City Office of the State’s Attorney; Baltimore Police Department; Baltimore City Fire Department; Baltimore City Public School System Police; Baltimore City Sheriff’s Office; Baltimore City Human Trafficking Collaborative co-chairs and subcommittee chairs; Federal Bureau of Investigation; Homeland Security Investigations; Maryland State Police; United States Attorney’s Office; Maryland Department of Social Services; Maryland Department of Juvenile Services; The Hope Center (formerly Baltimore Child Abuse Center); BlueDOT; and other collaborators. The minutes indicate the hearing was recessed. No briefing details, actions, or votes are included in the published minutes.
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25-0036R - Informational Hearing – Human Trafficking Investigations and Prosecutions
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