Colloton to lead anti-trafficking unit

The Kansas attorney general’s office has named former legislator Pat Colloton of Leawood to lead a unit aimed at implementing state laws on human trafficking.

Attorney General Derek Schmidt said Monday that Colloton, a Republican, will be the assistant attorney general in charge of the newly formed Anti-Human Trafficking Unit.

Colloton’s job will involve implementing legislation passed this year that includes increased penalties for trafficking and services for victims.

Colloton is a lawyer and served four terms in the House, starting in 2004. Colloton was also chairwoman of the House Committee on Corrections and Juvenile Justice.

This story was originally published July 16, 2013 at 2:25 PM with the headline "Colloton to lead anti-trafficking unit."