The RSO delivered a four-day Practical Training for Frontline Officers on Investigating Trafficking in Persons in Semarang, in partnership with the Jakarta Center for Law Enforcement Cooperation. 25 participants joined representing different regions and districts across Indonesia, reflecting the geographic diversity and unique challenges posed by trafficking in persons across the nation.
External subject-matter experts from the Australian Federal Police and Indonesian National Police headquarter enriched the training by offering their extensive knowledge and practical insights.
Participants actively applied their learning through practical exercises, including honing effective interview techniques with a focus on empathy when interviewing victims as potential witnesses, and conducting crime scene investigations with an emphasis on securing and recording evidence.
An RSO alumni from the previous year’s training presented his experience on applying and sharing knowledge gained back in his workplace, and encouraged participants to consider how they could do this too. He also reflected on the benefits and support resulting from maintaining ongoing relationships with the RSO and peers who attended the training.
The training coincided with National Police Woman Day, providing an opportunity to reflect on the important representation of women in law enforcement roles to enable a more inclusive and diverse approach to addressing human trafficking. More female officials took part in the training than male, highlighting a significant female presence in roles related to investigating trafficking in persons within the Indonesian National Police.
