164. [Replay] STEP INTO THE FRAY: Detective Joseph Scaramucci: The Man Hunting Human Traffickers Across the Globe

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🚨 650+ Sex Buyers Arrested. 280 Victims Recovered. This Is How the Fight Gets Won.
Fire Forged Leader Podcast | Hosted by Steve Baumgartner

He’s one of the most respected human trafficking investigators in the U.S.—and he’s just getting started.

In this episode, Detective Joseph Scaramucci shares the real-world tactics, policies, and operations that are actively dismantling human trafficking networks across the country and beyond. From boots-on-the-ground sting operations to testifying in legislative chambers, Scaramucci is fighting on every front.

💥 Inside This Episode:

✅ How Scaramucci helped build one of the most successful Human Trafficking Units in Texas
✅ The real numbers: 650+ sex buyers and 159 traffickers arrested
✅ What it takes to identify and rescue over 280 victims
✅ Why legislation matters—and how he’s influencing change at the Capitol
✅ The behind-the-scenes work of consulting with DOJ task forces & law enforcement in 12 countries
✅ His nationwide training impact—over 596 agencies trained across 44 states

“We can’t arrest our way out of this. But we can train, equip, and collaborate to beat it.” – Detective Joseph Scaramucci

This is one of the most tactical, experienced-based episodes to date. Whether you're in law enforcement, policy, advocacy, or just a citizen who wants to make a difference—this episode is your playbook.

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