{"id":829622,"date":"2025-03-25T15:33:01","date_gmt":"2025-03-25T19:33:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/operation-ifast-unites-calix-customers-and-local-law-enforcement-in-the-fight-against-human-trafficking\/"},"modified":"2025-03-25T15:33:01","modified_gmt":"2025-03-25T19:33:01","slug":"operation-ifast-unites-calix-customers-and-local-law-enforcement-in-the-fight-against-human-trafficking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/operation-ifast-unites-calix-customers-and-local-law-enforcement-in-the-fight-against-human-trafficking\/","title":{"rendered":"Operation IFAST Unites Calix Customers and Local Law Enforcement in the Fight Against Human Trafficking"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>        <!--.bwalignc { text-align: center; list-style-position: inside }body {font:normal small Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#000;background-color:#fff;padding:24px;margin:0;} a img {border:0;} h3 {font-size:medium;color:#000;margin:0 0 1em 0; text-align:center;}-->  <\/p>\n<p class=\"bwalignc\"><b>Operation IFAST Unites Calix Customers and Local Law Enforcement in the Fight Against Human Trafficking<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"bwalignc\"><i>Operation IFAST, founded by CLtel and nonprofit Guardian Group, trains broadband field technicians to spot and report signs of human trafficking during routine onsite visits. To date, more than 60 BSPs across 17 states have joined the initiative, including Calix customers like Alliance Communications, Horry Telephone Cooperative, and YK Communications.<\/i><\/p>\n<p>SAN JOSE, Calif.&#8211;(<a href=\"http:\/\/www.businesswire.com\">BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)&#8211;<a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.calix.com&amp;esheet=54228728&amp;newsitemid=20250325876099&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Calix%2C+Inc.&amp;index=1&amp;md5=f91c5e03246012061d9bad25a479ff73\">Calix, Inc.<\/a> (NYSE: CALX) today announced that longtime customer <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cltel.com%2F&amp;esheet=54228728&amp;newsitemid=20250325876099&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=CLtel&amp;index=2&amp;md5=fe47645f0afec98dcd7c793583f3a2ad\">CLtel<\/a> and nonprofit <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fguardiangroup.org%2F&amp;esheet=54228728&amp;newsitemid=20250325876099&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Guardian+Group&amp;index=3&amp;md5=1fe4f9d7eecedb55b03f1d070e2c7afd\">Guardian Group<\/a> have reached a milestone in the fight against human trafficking with the launch of the <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ntca.org%2Fmember-services%2Fifast&amp;esheet=54228728&amp;newsitemid=20250325876099&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=IFAST+Toolkit&amp;index=4&amp;md5=0aa10b92cce661cddf29dcbacb708d7e\">IFAST Toolkit<\/a> at <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ntca.org%2F&amp;esheet=54228728&amp;newsitemid=20250325876099&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=NTCA%26%238217%3Bs+RTIME+2025&amp;index=5&amp;md5=43d485498e9a00f70d8ad5e165ba23ca\">NTCA\u2019s RTIME 2025<\/a> conference. A key resource of <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fguardiangroup.org%2Foperation-ifast%2F&amp;esheet=54228728&amp;newsitemid=20250325876099&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Operation+IFAST&amp;index=6&amp;md5=17a0cf1f56a914da5cd58167e5f2b6eb\">Operation IFAST<\/a>\u2014founded by Chris Lovell (CLtel) and Andrea Perry (Guardian Group)\u2014the toolkit trains broadband field technicians to recognize and report signs of human trafficking during onsite visits. It<b \/>equips broadband service providers (BSPs) with streamlined training and resources from Guardian Group to empower local law enforcement, spread awareness, and raise funds. With BSP technicians entering homes and businesses every day, they are uniquely positioned to identify red flags and make a difference. Unveiled to 2,600 broadband leaders at RTIME, the toolkit launch marks a significant step in expanding Operation IFAST into a nationwide movement.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"news-body-cta\">This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20250325876099\/en\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20250325876099\/en\/<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"bwbodyimg\" style=\"width: 360px;float:left;padding-left:0px;padding-right:20px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20250325876099\/en\/2420024\/4\/Chief_Brinkley_Dre_Chris_ICA_AME_2024.jpg\" alt=\"Mason City, Iowa Police Chief Jeff Brinkley with Operation IFAST founders Andrea Perry (Guardian Group) and Chris Lovell (CLtel)\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:85%\">Mason City, Iowa Police Chief Jeff Brinkley with Operation IFAST founders Andrea Perry (Guardian Group) and Chris Lovell (CLtel)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\nAn estimated 24,000 adults and children fell victim to human trafficking in the United States in 2024, according to the <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.state.gov%2Freports%2F2024-trafficking-in-persons-report%2F&amp;esheet=54228728&amp;newsitemid=20250325876099&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=U.S.+Department+of+State&amp;index=7&amp;md5=cc3fb5371564f7f41978b4de34df8f1f\">U.S. Department of State<\/a>. Today, more than 60 BSPs across 17 states have joined Operation IFAST, including Calix customers like <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.alliancecom.net%2F&amp;esheet=54228728&amp;newsitemid=20250325876099&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Alliance+Communications&amp;index=8&amp;md5=fe093aa375e8613237be71f8099ba6c5\">Alliance Communications<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.htcinc.net%2F&amp;esheet=54228728&amp;newsitemid=20250325876099&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Horry+Telephone+Cooperative&amp;index=9&amp;md5=45ab628ed7ff16a75f2cc788eb952eb3\">Horry Telephone Cooperative<\/a> (HTC), and <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ykc.com%2F&amp;esheet=54228728&amp;newsitemid=20250325876099&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=YK+Communications&amp;index=10&amp;md5=667c62e20b79376116151efc9ac100a2\">YK Communications<\/a>. With Calix recently integrating Operation IFAST materials into <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.calix.com%2Fservices%2Feducation.html&amp;esheet=54228728&amp;newsitemid=20250325876099&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Calix+University&amp;index=11&amp;md5=e379e1684b986879025c2cd163fda03c\">Calix University<\/a>, the program now reaches thousands more broadband professionals nationwide.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\u201cFrom the moment I met Andrea and the Guardian Group team, I knew the broadband industry could do more to help the fight against human trafficking,\u201d said Lovell. \u201cIn just three years, we\u2019ve built incredible momentum, and, with the IFAST Toolkit, I\u2019m confident we\u2019ll soon have trained technicians in every state. Broadband service providers are uniquely positioned to spot signs of human trafficking and report them quickly because of their close community interactions and relationships with local law enforcement. The impact is already clear\u2014early adopters have identified red flags they once missed, and field technicians have embraced the training with pride and responsibility.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p>\nIn addition to training staff to recognize and report signs of human trafficking within their communities, the IFAST framework also encourages BSPs to take further action. This includes connecting local law enforcement with free resources and support from Guardian Group. It also calls on BSPs to help raise awareness and generate funds to support anti-trafficking efforts.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\u201cOperation IFAST training opened my eyes to trafficking red flags I hadn\u2019t recognized, even after decades in law enforcement and extensive training,\u201d said Mason City, Iowa, Police Chief Jeff Brinkley. \u201cThis work is highly specialized, and many departments lack the resources for effective intelligence gathering. That\u2019s why partnering with Operation IFAST and leveraging Guardian Group\u2019s expertise is so valuable. Their open-source intelligence helps law enforcement act, and now broadband service providers\u2014deeply connected to their communities\u2014are stepping up as part of the solution. When field technicians and police officers work together, we expand trained eyes in the field and enhance public safety.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\u201cOur local BSP customers do more than provide broadband; they invest in the future of their communities,\u201d said John Durocher, chief customer officer at Calix. \u201cChris, Andrea, and the entire Operation IFAST team embody the industry at its best\u2014collaborating with nonprofits, partnering with law enforcement, and training field technicians to observe, report, and potentially save lives. There is no greater mission. Calix is honored to stand alongside CLtel, Guardian Group, and the BSPs leading this charge. By incorporating the IFAST Toolkit into Calix University, we can equip even more BSPs with the necessary training, empowering field technicians across U.S. communities to help combat human trafficking. We call on all broadband providers to take action now\u2014every moment matters in this critical fight.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p>\nOperation IFAST has grown rapidly in fewer than three years, thanks to the joint efforts of BSPs and the Guardian Group to raise funds that expand the impact of the initiative. Local BSPs can get involved with <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fguardiangroup.org%2Foperation-ifast%2F&amp;esheet=54228728&amp;newsitemid=20250325876099&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Operation+IFAST&amp;index=12&amp;md5=5856ca9dd5ba038161f9236110bb3b2a\">Operation IFAST<\/a> today to help protect their community from human trafficking.\n<\/p>\n<p><b>About Calix<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.calix.com%2F&amp;esheet=54228728&amp;newsitemid=20250325876099&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Calix%2C+Inc&amp;index=13&amp;md5=422dc132e3d1d6cc4df8e2ef811e7bf8\">Calix, Inc<\/a>. (NYSE: CALX)\u2014Calix is a platform, cloud, and managed services company. Broadband service providers leverage Calix\u2019s broadband platform, cloud, and managed services to simplify their operations, subscriber engagement, and services; innovate for their consumer, business, and municipal subscribers; and grow their value for members, investors, and the communities they serve.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nOur end-to-end platform and managed services democratize the use of data\u2014enabling our customers of any size to operate efficiently, acquire subscribers, and deliver exceptional experiences. Calix is dedicated to driving continuous improvement in partnership with our growing ecosystem to support the transformation of our customers and their communities.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nThis press release contains forward-looking statements that are based upon management\u2019s current expectations and are inherently uncertain. 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