Forward Human Trafficking Task Force

06/03/2026

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There’s still time to get tickets! 🎫

Ludington Police Department and Lakeshore Children's Advocacy Center are two crucial components to our fight here in Mason and surrounding counties. We couldn’t do what we do without them.

Linking together is how we best fight for the futures of the children in our community.

Please come join us! We need you on the team!

We’ll see you there! 👏🏻❤️

Join us for an unforgettable evening aboard the historic SS Badger! 🚢

Start the night at The Lakehouse with catered hors d’oeuvres while watching the SS Badger arrive in port, then step aboard for a one-of-a-kind experience featuring:
✨ Self-guided tours of the S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry
🎶 Live Music
🎟️ Badger Bingo
🍿 Snacks
⚓ VIP guided tours of the engine room & pilot house

🎫 Tickets Available on Eventbrite (⚠️ Only 200 tickets available!)
• General Admission: $50
• VIP Tickets: $75

All proceeds benefit the Lakeshore Children's Advocacy Center.

Grab your tickets now by scanning the QR code on the flyer or visiting the link below!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ss-badger-experience-tickets-1988926396392

05/27/2026

We’ve been getting a lot of questions lately about the increase in Michigan predator hunters that are showing up on their social media feeds.

Here’s our response.

Lots of noise, posts, and clickbait aren't the way to catch a predator.

Vigilante work only gets in the way of ongoing investigations and aids in making predators more savvy.

Successfully catching predators, with convictions and prosecutions that stick, can only happen when law enforcement and prosecutors take the lead.

05/22/2026

05/14/2026

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Congratulations Deputy Lesinski!
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Well deserved!

We are so grateful to you and all of our SRO’s!!

05/12/2026

A large part of what we do as an organization is work hard to privately fund our local law enforcement here in Mason and Oceana counties to combat trafficking, and support them in areas where the state and federal agencies have failed.

In doing so, we now have the incredible privilege of working alongside courageous men and women who willingly give of their own time to stand in this fight alongside us and help keep the children in our communities safe.

We are forever grateful that you answered the call. 🩵💙

Sadly, the underfunding is not just happening in West Michigan. Law enforcement agencies across this country are underfunded, overworked, and stretched thin. Today, we honor you, too. 💙🩵

Thank you for going above and beyond, for your sacrifice, your fight, and for doing everything that often goes unseen.

We see you!

Ludington Police Department
Mason County MI Sheriff's Office
Oceana County Sheriff's Office

05/09/2026

🧡🖤 Ludington Elementary 🖤🧡

Today we had the honor of speaking with the 5th graders at LES.
150 students are now equipped with ways to spot predators online.

Big thank you going out to Principal Jenn Mackey, SRO Deputy Barnett, and the entire team of educators. These students are fortunate to have you fighting for them, and their safety.

Ludington Elementary School
Mason County MI Sheriff's Office
Ludington Police Department

05/05/2026

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Coming in August

🌸🧡Save The Date and Mark Your Calendars🧡🌸