Our guest this week is Lieutenant Marc Evans, Officer in Charge of Human Trafficking, Vice, and Counterterrorism for the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). He is a 28-year veteran of the LAPD where he created the Human Trafficking Division and has conducted over 4,000 investigations. Lt. Evans is also the author of 'Selling the Daughters of America' which paints a picture of the specific skills of traffickers and the terrifying world of their victims. In this episode, you will hear about: Gang influence on trafficking Tactics used by traffickers to entice their victims Ways in which law enforcement and prosecutors have increased conviction rates Tips to help keep our loved ones safe  About Lieutenant Marc Evans Lt. Marc Evans, a 28-year veteran of the Los Angeles Police Department, is a widely respected expert on human trafficking, counterterrorism, and vice-related crimes. Having trained more than 7,000 law enforcement personnel across the country, he is a leading Expert Witness on the subject matter. Lt. Evans spends his free time educating students, teachers, and school administrators about human trafficking and prevention. He holds a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice as well as a master's degree in Criminal Justice - Critical Incident Management/Counterterrorism. Lt. Evans book 'Selling the Daughters of America' is available for download on Amazon at:  https://www.amazon.com/Selling-Daughters-America-Marc-Evans-ebook/dp/B00I0BY7M8 We love your positive reviews. Please be sure to hit the SUBSCRIBE button wherever you get your podcasts. FOLLOW MARISOL: Podcast → https://marisolnichols.com/podcast/ Website → https://marisolnichols.com/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/marisolnichols Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/marisolnichols/ TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@realmarisolnichols Twitter → https://twitter.com/marisolnichols BUSINESS/SPONSORS/INQUIRIES ↳ [email protected] #jointhefight #endhumantrafficking #stophumantrafficking #marisolnicholspodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices