Rotary Club Eagle Award Nomination – Agent Adam Hughes
Agent Hughes has gone above and beyond in his role with the Gang Intervention Unit, dedicating himself to the fight against human trafficking- often outside the traditional scope of his assignment. Over the past year, he led eight major trafficking investigations, resulting in the rescue of numerous adult and juvenile victims and serious charges against traffickers in the metro area.
Through tireless hours of research, surveillance, suspect interviews, and victim support, Agent Hughes became a subject-matter expert in identifying and disrupting online trafficking platforms. His work included authoring hundreds of pages of reports and search warrants, coordinating operations, and building strong partnerships with prosecutors, federal task forces, and advocacy groups.
Thanks to his unmatched initiative and passion for protecting the vulnerable, Agent Hughes was selected to help launch a dedicated human trafficking investigative unit for the Aurora Police Department. His efforts are not only helping dismantle criminal networks - they are changing lives.
Agent Hughes exemplifies the highest standards of dedication, service, and compassion through his tireless efforts to protect the vulnerable and hold traffickers accountable.