Digital Defenders United Board of Advisor

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Vanpelt Consulting is a nationally recognized leader in law enforcement consulting, program design, and training development. Founded by seasoned professionals with deep operational and instructional backgrounds, the firm provides agencies with specialized expertise in anti-trafficking initiatives, officer training, and compliance-driven program design.

Their mission is to strengthen the capabilities of law enforcement by providing accredited, field-tested training that prepares officers to address the complex realities of modern exploitation and trafficking cases. With a reputation for excellence and practical application, Vanpelt Consulting bridges the gap between policy and real-world enforcement.

In partnership with Kim Kelley and Digital Defenders United, Vanpelt Consulting plays a pivotal role in developing and delivering TCOLE-accredited Anti-Trafficking Law Enforcement Training Programs at The Ranch TX. These programs are designed to give officers not just awareness, but actionable skills they can use in the field—whether during traffic stops, online exploitation investigations, tactical operations, or survivor aftercare.

Key elements of their collaboration include:

• Accredited Training Programs: Courses fully certified under TCOLE standards to ensure Texas law enforcement officers receive credit while gaining cutting-edge training.
• Survivor-Centered Framework: Integrating Kim Kelley’s lived expertise as a survivor with Vanpelt’s law enforcement experience, ensuring trauma-informed practices are embedded into every training.
• Tactical & Investigative Integration: Leveraging The Ranch’s unique training environment—complete with live-fire ranges, MOUT sites, and scenario-based facilities—to simulate real-world interdiction and rescue operations.
• Practical Tools & Protocols: Providing officers with step-by-step frameworks, digital safety resources, and tactical checklists to improve identification, response, and prosecution outcomes.

Through this collaboration, Digital Defenders United, The Ranch TX, and Vanpelt Consulting are raising the standard for anti-trafficking training nationwide. Together, they are equipping officers with the knowledge, confidence, and tactical readiness to protect vulnerable populations, dismantle predator networks, and bring justice to survivors.

This partnership underscores a shared commitment: to move beyond awareness and into action—empowering law enforcement with the skills and strategies to save lives.