Virginia State Police ImageVirginia State Police (2,000 sworn officers) in collaboration with tip411, the Human Trafficking Institute, and the Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security have launched “Operation Silence Shattered” on college campuses.

Lindsey Lane, Director of Strategic Engagement at the Human Trafficking Institute said this program “represents the power of working together to address a global issue at a local level. Through collaboration with partners like the Virginia State Police, the Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security, and local colleges and universities, we are creating a framework for meaningful change.”

tip411 is an intricate tool for this program by providing a texting tipline and web form as a way the public can submit anonymous tips directly to the departments Human Trafficking Unit.

The public can submit anonymous tips to the Virginia State Police by texting “VSP” and the tip information to 847411. 

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