Human Trafficking Perils Spotlighted March 15

Human trafficking is a huge problem in Florida, with training for police just held in St. Pete Beach.

Now St. Petersburg College will broadcast "Human Trafficking – Slavery in the 21st CenturyHuman Trafficking – Slavery in the 21st Century," an interactive web broadcast that is open to the public to watch.

Business owners that cater to a tourist traffic as well as police agencies are encouraged to register for this free webinar featuring a panel of experts.

The web broadcast is March 15 from 2-3 p.m., with users asked to register in advance by going to the National Preparedness Terrorism Institute website. The webinar can be viewed from this website, too.

Sponsors are St. Petersburg College's Florida Regional Community Policing Institute – Center for Human Trafficking Awareness, and the Clearwater Area Task Force on Human Trafficking.