About me
Carlos Rodriguez is the author of The Ugly Underneath, a firsthand account of the emotional toll of investigating crimes against children. A former crimes-against-children detective sergeant and FBI Task Force Officer, he retired from the Washington State Patrol after 27 years of service. He led WSP's Missing and Exploited Children Task Force, where he developed proactive investigative operations targeting the sexual exploitation of children, operations that have been nationally modeled and replicated across the country. A nationally recognized subject matter expert, Carlos continues to present at national and international conferences and volunteers with the International Association of Human Trafficking Investigators (IAHTI). IAHTI is dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations with the knowledge and tools to recognize, report and prevent trafficking. By providing data-driven analytical support, IAHTI aims to drive informed action, disrupt trafficking networks, and advocate for victims worldwide.
