MERIDIAN, ID — The Idaho State Police is partnering with the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance this week as part of a nationwide human trafficking awareness initiative taking place during National Human Trafficking Prevention Month.
The five-day effort, which began Monday and runs through Friday, focuses on increasing awareness of human trafficking along Idaho’s transportation corridors, where traffickers often rely on highways and commercial vehicle routes to move victims.
As part of the initiative, Idaho State Police Commercial Vehicle Safety specialists are sharing information with drivers and community members about recognizing potential indicators of trafficking. According to ISP, those specialists received additional training throughout 2025 aimed at identifying trafficking-related activity during roadside contacts and inspections.
Human trafficking cases often involve force, fraud, or coercion and can be difficult to identify and prosecute. Data from the Idaho Office of the Attorney General shows that between 2020 and 2024, the state recorded 39 trafficking-related convictions, including seven felony cases. During the same period, Uniform Crime Reporting data reflected only two arrests, highlighting challenges in enforcement and reporting.
The National Human Trafficking Hotline reported receiving 72 contacts from Idaho in 2024, identifying 32 potential trafficking cases involving 49 victims connected to both sex and labor trafficking.
Members of the public who suspect human trafficking are encouraged to report tips through the National Human Trafficking Hotline by calling 1-888-373-7888, texting 233733, or submitting information online.
