INFORMATION ON DHS BLUE LIGHTNING INITIATIVE TO COMBAT HUMAN TRAFFICKING
June 24, 2022
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) recently circulated information for air carriers who may wish to partner on a new program called the Blue Lightning Initiative (“BLI”). The BLI is a new initiative created by DHS to combat human trafficking by providing trainings and materials to air carriers. The training is free and includes access to 25-minute virtual training modules, BLI content, and supplemental digital awareness materials to train air carrier staff and personnel so that they can better identify human traffickers and/or victims and be able to appropriately report any suspected human trafficking activities to federal law enforcement. The training modules can also be placed on an airline’s existing training platform and be offered to any airline employees. While all trainings and materials are free, interested carriers would have to sign a Memorandum of Cooperation (“MOC”) to indicate agreement to a partnership with DHS regarding the initiative, and to receive trainings and associated materials.
If you have any questions, or if you are interested in participating in the initiative, please let us know and we can facilitate review and signing of a MOC and further consultation with DHS personnel.
If you have any questions, please contact Evelyn Sahr (esahr@eckertseamans.com 202-659-6622) or Drew Derco (dderco@eckertseamans.com 202-659-6665).
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