FBI's Child Exploitation Task Force honored for work in Atlantic County

Atlantic County has been leading the way in fighting human trafficking in the state.On Sunday, the FBI's Child Exploitation Task Force was honored by the 200 Club of Atlantic and Cape May Counties for its "exceptional service in the line of duty.
"The task force encompasses several agencies, including State Police, Department of Human Services, Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office, Atlantic County Sheriff's Office and Atlantic City police.
“I am extremely proud of the collaborative work done by this task force," Atlantic County Prosecutor Damon Tyner said. "They saved the lives of these victims and have given them a new lease on life.”
The 10 members recognized for their service were:

• Special Agent Daniel Garrabrant, FBI Atlantic City
• Special Agent Jamar Williams, FBI Atlantic City
• Task Force Officer Mark Devine, N.J. State Police
• Task Force Officer Norborto Torres, state Department of Human Services Police
• Police Detective Paul Vanaman, state Dept. of Human Services Police
• Chief Assistant Prosecutor Danielle Buckley, Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office
• Task Force Sgt. Jennifer Cugini, Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office
• Task Force Investigator Allya Simnor, Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office
• Task Force Officer Gregory Engstler, Atlantic County Sheriff’s Office
• Detective Keith Wendling, Atlantic City Police Department

This is the second time this year Buckley has been honored for her work.
In January, she was recognized as a 2020 Advocacy Champion by the state Coalition Against Human Trafficking.
“While I am grateful and humbled by this award, the true credit goes to the survivors of this horrific crime – they are modern-day warriors whose strength, courage and resiliency inspire me to advocate on their behalf,” Buckley said at the time.

Atlantic County leading way in fighting human trafficking

Uriah Hannah was convicted of trying to lure teenage girls into prostitution. The Egg Harbor City girls were saved, but the case proved a turning point for Atlantic County Assistant Prosecutor Danielle Buckley, who learned a lot about the world of prostitution — and how those being sold for money are often victims. Buckley and the five-member ... Read more