OUR MISSION
At Operation Light Shine, we’re on a mission to revolutionize the fight against the escalating crisis of Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking. We achieve this by pioneering a unique Task Force model, INTERCEPT, which synergizes the strengths of Federal, State, and Local Law Enforcement agencies. Our focus? To empower these agencies with cutting-edge training, state-of-the-art technology, and the necessary funding to confront this challenge head-on.
Operation Light Shine - A Call To Action
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OUR CORE GOALS
EQUIP
Arming Law Enforcement and Communities for Action. We provide essential tools and support not only to law enforcement and government agencies but also to individuals and communities, empowering them to join the fight against child exploitation and human trafficking. By ensuring everyone has the necessary resources, we strengthen the collective effort to protect vulnerable children, both on the front lines and at home.
EMPOWER
Our dedication to EMPOWER encompasses enhancing the abilities of frontline professionals tackling child exploitation and human trafficking, and equally empowering individuals and communities to act effectively from their own environments. By providing essential resources, specialized training, and robust advocacy, we bolster the collective capacity to fight these crimes, ensuring that everyone, whether on the front lines or at home, is equipped to make a significant, lasting impact.
EDUCATE
Spreading Knowledge, Inspiring Action. Our commitment to EDUCATE revolves around raising awareness and enhancing understanding of the critical issues surrounding child exploitation and human trafficking. We strive to enlighten not only the public and policymakers but also our law enforcement partners with educational tools and resources. By fostering informed discussions and empowering communities with knowledge, we aim to ignite transformative action, paving the way towards a world where every child is protected from exploitation.
How to get involved
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Understanding and Combating Child Exploitation and Trafficking Together
Donating
We need your continued support to further the mission to end child exploitation & trafficking.
Volunteering
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How We empower law enforcement to make a real impact.
Check out our latest victories
Former Clarksville School Nurse Pleads Guilty To Child Pornography Charges
NASHVILLE – A former Clarksville, Tennessee, school nurse pleaded guilty today in U.S. District Court to 25 counts of attempting to produce child pornography, announced U.S. Attorney Mark H. Wildasin for the Middle District of Tennessee.
South Carolina Man Arrested, 13-Year-Old Girl Rescued, in Collaborative Dark Web Investigation
COOKEVILLE – A South Carolina man has been arrested and a 13-year-old Cookeville girl has been kept from sexual exploitation following an investigation led by special agents assigned to TBI’s Cybercrime & Digital Evidence Unit.
U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn files bipartisan bill to protect children on social media
NASHVILLE – U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn is taking another swing at requiring social media companies to make an effort to keep child users safe online.
Middleburg Man Arrested For Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Videos
Jacksonville, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the arrest and filing of a criminal complaint charging Sam David Harris, Jr. (37, Middleburg) with possession of videos depicting the sexual abuse of young children. If convicted, Harris faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison. Harris has been ordered detained pending trial.
Florida probe leads to Nacogdoches man’s arrest for child porn
NACOGDOCHES COUNTY, Texas (KTRE) – A 19-year-old Nacogdoches man has been arrested following an FBI raid on his house Monday.
Putnam County youth pastor, teacher arrested on child porn charges
PUTNAM COUNTY, Fla. – A Putnam County youth pastor was arrested and faces charges of possessing child porn, according to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office.
OFFICIALS: Nacogdoches man posed as 12-year-old girl to coerce Florida child to send him explicit photos, videos
NASSAU COUNTY, Fla. — A Nacogdoches man accused of posing a 12-year-old girl and using his phone to coerce a Florida child into sending him explicit pictures and videos was recently arrested.
Texas man arrested after deputies say he coerced Nassau County child into sending him explicit pictures
NASSAU COUNTY, Fla. — A Texas man has been arrested after deputies say he used an electronic device to coerce a Nassau County minor into sending him explicit pictures and videos.
Nacogdoches man arrested, allegedly posed as 12-year-old girl to solicit sexual content from child
NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KETK) – A 19-year-old from Nacogdoches was arrested and is accused of coercing a minor into sending explicit pictures and videos.
Child porn probe in Florida nets Nacogdoches man
A Nacogdoches man accused of pretending to be a preteen girl to coerce a Florida child into sending him explicit photos and videos remained jailed Tuesday on five felony charges.
