The Social World Podcast Safeguarding in the Caribbean: Law Enforcement | Dane-Marie Marshall

Safeguarding in the Caribbean: Law Enforcement | Dane-Marie Marshall

Dane-Marie Marshall is a senior law-enforcement official in Trinidad and Tobago who serves as the Deputy Director of the Counter-Trafficking Unit (CTU), which operates under the Ministry of National (Homeland) Security.

Her Role and Responsibilities

Deputy Director of the CTU: She helps lead the agency responsible for investigating, preventing, and prosecuting human trafficking cases in Trinidad and Tobago.
In this capacity, she works with police, prosecutors, and other national and international partners to address trafficking and victim protection.

Notable Law Enforcement Work

Human Trafficking Arrests & Investigations: In November 2025, she publicly commended the role of a rescued victim whose information led to the arrest of four suspected human traffickers in the Penal area.
First Human-Trafficking Conviction: Earlier in her career, then Woman Police Corporal Dane-Marie Marshall was credited with laying charges that resulted in Trinidad and Tobago’s first conviction under its Human Trafficking Act in 2023 — a landmark moment in trafficking enforcement locally.

Context on the Counter-Trafficking Unit

The CTU is a specialized law-enforcement and victim-support unit focused on combating trafficking in persons, including forced labor and sexual exploitation.
It operates under the oversight of the Ministry of National (Homeland) Security and coordinates with national security agencies, police branches, and civil stakeholders.

Summary

In short, Dane-Marie Marshall is a senior Trinidad and Tobago law-enforcement officer who plays a prominent leadership role in the country’s efforts to combat human trafficking as Deputy Director of the Counter-Trafficking Unit. Her work includes overseeing investigations, public communication about trafficking cases, and contributing to key legal actions against traffickers