Cleared Hot with Andy Stumpf · August 2023
The Fight Against Human Trafficking
Nic McKinley joins Andy Stumpf for an in-depth conversation on the fight against human trafficking - the operational architecture of trafficking networks, the evidence-based approach DeliverFund uses with law enforcement, and why the current prosecution system leaves critical gaps.
Key Takeaways
- Trafficking networks are adaptive - they shift platforms, routes, and tactics faster than static law enforcement databases can track them.
- DeliverFund's role is not to replace law enforcement but to give investigators tools and intelligence they would not otherwise have access to.
- The prosecution gap is real - more arrests do not automatically translate to more convictions without better evidence packaging.
- What it looks like when an intelligence operation disrupts a trafficking network at the organizational level, not just the individual case level.
From the episode
From his time as an Air Force Pararescueman in U.S. Special Operations to his pivotal role within the CIA, McKinley's life is a testament to service, bravery, and commitment.
What happens when a seasoned operative comes face to face with the grim reality of child trafficking?
McKinley shares the compelling journey of founding DeliverFund, his passionate endeavor to end human trafficking in the U.S., the challenges and successes along the way, and their latest technologi...