DHS October lecture examines human trafficking in Oklahoma

Oklahoma City -- Human trafficking is a serious threat that poses a danger for runaway juveniles and other vulnerable individuals in Oklahoma.  The Oklahoma Department of Human Services (DHS) explores the issue in the next installment of the 2014 Fall Lecture Series.  It will be held Tuesday, October 28 from noon to 1 pm at the Oklahoma History Center, 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive in Oklahoma City.

Agent Michael Snowden from the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs (OBNDD) takes a look at what human trafficking means and also untangle common misconceptions about this type of crime. 

The lecture is intended to promote awareness of the signs of human trafficking and show how to help identify those who may fall victim to human traffickers and their tactics.

Snowden has been an Oklahoma law enforcement officer for more than 30 years.  He came to the OBNDD in 1996 and serves as the Agent-in-Charge of the Human Trafficking Division.  He also teaches a number of classes including drug identification and pharmacology, drug investigation techniques and the Neurobiology of Addiction.

The Practice and Policy Lecture Series has been developed to provide thought-provoking presentations on Oklahoma's emerging policy issues, trends and best practices. The series is sponsored by the DHS Office of Planning, Research and Statistics and the University of Oklahoma Center for Public Management with the goal of providing the best educational opportunities available in a forum that offers participants an opportunity to question, share and learn from each other. 

All lectures are free and open to the public. For more information contact the Office of Planning, Research and Statistics at (405) 521-3552 or visit the Practice and Policy Lecture Series website. 

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