Danger Close | The Fourth Option Podcast: Derek Benner

About this episode

Jack Carr interviews Derek Benner about combating human trafficking and child exploitation through law enforcement and technology.

Today on DANGER CLOSE: THE FOURTH OPTION, I’m joined by Derek Benner, CEO of OUR Rescue and a veteran of nearly three decades in federal law enforcement. Derek served with Homeland Security Investigations, helped lead the creation of the DHS Center for Countering Human Trafficking, and now continues that mission through OUR Rescue’s work combating sex trafficking and child exploitation. We get into the evolution of Homeland Security Investigations, the adaptability of modern cartels, drug smuggling, money laundering, human trafficking, child exploitation, and how technology has become a weapon predators use to target children. We also discuss the role of electronic storage detection dogs, survivor care, prevention, and why law enforcement cannot arrest its way out of this crisis. This is a companion podcast to my new thriller, THE FOURTH OPTION, talking to those on the front lines, analyzing modern warfare, and taking listeners deeper into the themes that inspired the novel. This podcast series is presented by HUXWRX Safety Co., Staccato 2011, and Bravo Company. To learn more about OUR Rescue, visit https://ourrescue.org/ THE FOURTH OPTION…

People in this episode

Host: Jack Carr

Guest: Derek Benner

Topics covered

• human trafficking
• child exploitation
• law enforcement
• drug smuggling
• technology in crime
• survivor care
• prevention strategies

Keywords

• human trafficking
• child exploitation
• Derek Benner
• law enforcement
• technology
• drug smuggling
• OUR Rescue

Sponsors

HUXWRX Safety Co., Staccato 2011, Bravo Company

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: OUR Rescue, Homeland Security Investigations, DHS Center for Countering Human Trafficking

Books & works: THE FOURTH OPTION

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