Operation Light Shine

Today, on Universal Children’s Day, we reaffirm our commitment to protecting the most vulnerable among us: our children! At Operation Light Shine, we work tirelessly to equip, empower, and educate communities to combat the heinous crimes of child exploitation and trafficking. Every child deserves to feel safe, loved, and free to dream without fear. Here’s how YOU can help make a difference: ?? Educate yourself and others about the signs of trafficking and exploitation. ?? Support organizations like OLS that are on the front lines, providing law enforcement with cutting-edge technology and training to save lives. ?? Spread awareness by sharing this post—together, we amplify the fight to protect children everywhere. Every effort counts. Every voice matters. Together, we can build a safer world for children.

Today, we honor the brave men and women who have served our country with courage and commitment. At Operation Light Shine, we're grateful for our veterans who inspire us every day to fight for freedom and protection. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

Here’s a chance to help us at Operation Light Shine make a difference in a child’s life for just $1! Donate at https://lnkd.in/ekKWDV9C Please donate $1 or more. That funding goes directly to our mission of protecting children from child sexual exploitation and trafficking! #1for1challenge

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This is what it’s all about! I’m incredibly fortunate and proud to work alongside true heroes. Congratulations to our Maryland INTERCEPT Task Force on an amazing job! If you haven’t already, please check out Operation Light Shine and support our mission if you can!

Because of your support, the INTERCEPT Task Force is protecting our communities and children from predators! In September, our Maryland INTERCEPT Task Force, powered by your contributions, led a multi-agency initiative aimed at stopping child exploitation and human trafficking. With the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office, Frederick Police Department, Homeland Security Investigations, and more, we united to identify and arrest individuals targeting minors. Over several days, our dedicated teams conducted both online and in-person operations to hold offenders accountable. We also reached out to parents, sharing critical tips for recognizing warning signs and keeping their children safe online. Your support funds the technology and resources that make these life-saving operations possible. Help us keep up the fight—together, we can create a safer world for our children. ?? Stand with us. Support Operation Light Shine to protect the vulnerable and ensure justice is served.

What an incredible event! Huge thanks to the team at World Childhood Foundation USA for an amazing summit, the warm hospitality, and the opportunity to be part of it. It’s always inspiring to learn from experts in our field—especially when one of them is my hero, Jim Cole

We’re proud to share that our Chief of Law Enforcement and Enterprise, Jim Cole and our COO, Bryan Weight had the privilege of attending the World Childhood Foundation USA summit, “Digital Guardians: Combating Online Child Sexual Abuse.” This important event, held in honor of Her Majesty Queen Silvia of Sweden and Princess Madeleine’s visit to New York City for the foundation’s 25th anniversary, gathered some of the world’s leading voices in the fight against child sexual abuse and exploitation. As part of the summit, Jim Cole was featured as a panelist, bringing his wealth of experience to the discussion. Jim, a retired Supervisory Special Agent with Homeland Security Investigations, now serves as the Chief of Law Enforcement Enterprise & Technology here at Operation Light Shine. His presence on the panel highlighted the crucial work being done by our organization to combat child exploitation in the digital space. The panel was moderated by award-winning journalist Jeff Glor and included esteemed leaders and advocates in child safety, such as: Elizabeth Letourneau, PhD, Professor and Director at the Moore Center for the Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Camille Cooper, Vice President of Anti-Human Trafficking & Child Exploitation for the Tim Tebow Foundation Sarah Gardner, CEO of the Heat Initiative We are honored to have been part of this significant event, working alongside such dedicated individuals in the fight to protect children worldwide. Our collective efforts, led by experts like Jim Cole and others, are vital in the mission to eradicate online child sexual abuse, and we are committed to continuing this critical work.

At Operation Light Shine, our mission is rooted in three core pillars: Equip, Empower, Educate. These values guide everything we do—not only to support law enforcement but to serve as a beacon of hope for parents and the public. We are here to shine a light on the path forward, fostering a community where everyone is empowered to take action. Together, we stand for a brighter, safer future. We can’t do it alone—we need YOU! Get involved, share our mission with your friends, spread our content, and if you can, please consider donating. Every bit helps in the fight for a safer tomorrow. Together, we are all part of the solution.

Most people don’t know there’s a difference between trafficking and exploitation, and that lack of awareness can have devastating effects. Operation Light Shine COO Bryan Weight, in a conversation with Barks Tatiana Jordan, shares the reality of what we’re facing and how we aim to restore hope for every child impacted. Together, we can make a difference. Stay informed, learn more, and find out how you can get involved by visiting our website: operationlightshine.org