While upcoming major sporting events in the greater Bay Area will help boost the local economy and bring a spotlight to the region, area law enforcement is preparing to address the more sinister aspects these events can bring — human trafficking.

Next month's NBA All-Star Game at San Francisco’s Chase Center is the first of a series of major sporting events being hosted locally. Each event will likely draw hundreds of thousands of visitors to the region,

While upcoming major sporting events in the greater Bay Area will help boost the local economy and bring a spotlight to the region, area law enforcement is preparing to address the more sinister aspects these events can bring--human trafficking.