COPS Office Releases New Episode of "What's New in Blue”

Capt. Derek Prestridge of the Texas Department of Public Safety discusses the state's Interdiction for the Protection of Children (IPC) program, focusing on how the project began, its expansion across the country and outcomes of the project in a new episode of "What's New in Blue” from the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services. Visit https://cops.usdoj.gov/whatsnewinblue to view the episode.

IPC, started in 2007, trains local law enforcement officers to identify and question suspects during regular patrol stops who may be trafficking children or involved in child abductions. In 2014, the COPS Office awarded the Texas Department of Public Safety a microgrant to implement a nationwide train-the-trainer program, which has received numerous accolades from federal, state and local law enforcement agencies across the country.

What's New in Blue is a series of short videos intended to keep viewers informed about innovative developments and critical issues in law enforcement. The episodes feature informative discussions about ideas worth spreading throughout American policing in a format useful for viewing in roll call or training classes, or sharing with colleagues and across social media.