When traffickers coerce or force modern day slaves to work in inhumane conditions, perform unspeakable acts, and isolate their victims both physically and psychologically to keep them from escaping, law enforcement officers must step in. Local law enforcement is in a unique position to shatter the silence these victims keep, if they ask the right questions and partner with local, State, and Federal agencies to bring these perpetrators to justice. With that said, those agencies training officers about human trafficking, participating in a trafficking task force, and partnering with victim organizations are more likely to expose trafficking situations. Most educational efforts strive to refocus the law enforcement mindset: where officials have been taught to arrest those who have broken the law. In addition, bringing violators to justice hinges on the trust law enforcement builds with victims. It helps when law enforcement officers put victim welfare first and build and develop a rapport with victims. It is also beneficial when law enforcement agencies can partner with nongovernmental agencies and other social service organizations to help break victim silence.