Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport installs emergency phones in bathrooms to combat human trafficking.

Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport has installed emergency phones in all men's, women's, and family bathrooms as a measure to combat human trafficking. The phones directly dial airport police, providing real-time support to victims who may need assistance. In 2021, Virginia saw 179 human trafficking victims identified, prompting the airport to contribute to the fight against this issue.