Traffickers don’t stay in one place, and neither can we.
– Derek Benner, CEO
At Our Rescue, we’re evolving our global presence to become more impactful, and mission aligned – meeting the needs of our partners. We’re always asking ourselves how we can do more, not just more often, but more efficiently. The needs are urgent, and we know our response has to be thoughtful, strategic, and rooted in strong partnerships with law enforcement.
That’s why we’ve introduced a new approach to our field work: Surge Operations.
Surge Operations are short-term, high-impact team deployments designed to respond quickly to trafficking activity in regions for the greatest impact. This new model allows Our Rescue to be more agile, moving in when needed, with purpose-built teams, tools, and support customized to the operational needs of law enforcement agencies in the area. This model also allows us to leverage the strengths of other organizations that bring significant technology and capabilities to the fight.
Surge Operations are:
- Regionally focused, allowing teams to deploy across multiple states or provinces as needs arise.
- Targeted and time-bound, typically lasting days or weeks, depending on the need and problem set.
- Conducted in full collaboration with both international and local law enforcement and other mission-aligned organizations.
- Supported by specialized Our Rescue teams, including field ops, digital forensics, ESD K9s, Survivor Care, and more.
At Our Rescue, we’re committed to building tools and partnerships that increase impact in every region we serve, including in North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia.
In addition, through our ESD K9 Program, expertly trained dogs help law enforcement uncover hidden devices during search warrants, often finding critical evidence that leads to arrests and rescues. These K9s have supported hundreds of cases, giving officers an edge in the fight against digital exploitation.
We’ve also recently introduced “ICAC Connect,” a new program designed to equip domestic Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Forces with technology, resources, and training support. By working hand-in-hand with these dedicated investigators, we’re helping to close cases and bring traffickers to justice.
Whether it’s responding to a law enforcement request with Surge Operations, ESD K9 resources, ICAC Connect tools, or Survivor Care, this suite of support programs allow Our Rescue to effectively act with urgency, precision, and heart to stop traffickers and empower survivors on their healing journey.
Our Rescue remains firm in the fight and now we are smarter and faster, with the same unwavering commitment to those we serve.