Pietas Coalition Launches 'Vigilance Index' Sumter Pilot with Strategic Partners and Predictive AI

New data initiative integrates predictive AI to identify high-risk areas and guide prevention efforts

Apr. 8, 2026 at 8:54am

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A highly detailed, glowing 3D illustration of a complex data visualization dashboard with neon cyan and magenta lights, conceptually representing the predictive analytics and data infrastructure powering the Vigilance Index to address underage sex trafficking.The Vigilance Index's predictive data platform aims to equip communities with early awareness and prevention tools to address underage sex trafficking.Sumter Today

Pietas Coalition, in collaboration with JET2020 LLC, has launched a pilot of the Vigilance Index, a prevention-focused data initiative designed to enhance community awareness and early intervention efforts related to underage sex trafficking. The Sumter-based pilot represents a coordinated effort to translate localized risk signals into accessible, actionable insights for community stakeholders, including educators, families, and public safety partners.

Why it matters

Unlike traditional systems that rely heavily on retrospective reporting, the Vigilance Index is designed to identify patterns and environmental indicators that may contribute to vulnerability before harm occurs. The platform integrates public data, community-informed inputs, and structured case insights to support prevention at the neighborhood level.

The details

The initiative is being developed with strategic support from DataTell, which is building the data infrastructure, and Operation Freedom, which is providing consultation on predictive modeling capabilities. JET2020 LLC serves as the technology extension of Pietas Coalition, maintaining a separate business structure while supporting innovation and system development. DataTell is leading the design and implementation of the Power BI-based infrastructure, including data sourcing, parameter development, and visualization. Operation Freedom's advisory role ensures that future predictive capabilities remain grounded in real-world application and ethical considerations.

  • The Sumter-based pilot was launched on April 8, 2026.

The players

Pietas Coalition

A nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting awareness, vigilance, and community action to end underage sex trafficking in South Carolina through preventative education, veteran engagement, and citizen empowerment.

JET2020 LLC

A veteran-led company focused on developing innovative, community-centered solutions at the intersection of technology, social impact, and public awareness. The company supports Pietas Coalition as a technology extension while maintaining independent operations.

DataTell, LLC

A company that specializes in commercial data infrastructure, interpretation, and visualization, supporting organizations in translating complex data into usable, decision-ready insights.

Operation Freedom

An organization that develops full-system platforms that connect prevention, intervention, and long-term recovery.

Eugene Tossany

The owner and award-winning author of Pietas Coalition.

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What they’re saying

“This database will strengthen existing prevention ecosystems. Prevention is the best defense, and the Vigilance Index contributes a complementary layer of early awareness.”

— Eugene Tossany, Founder, Pietas Coalition

What’s next

The insights from the Sumter pilot will inform future scalability and potential alignment with broader statewide efforts.

The takeaway

The Vigilance Index represents a proactive approach to addressing underage sex trafficking, leveraging predictive AI and community-driven data to identify risk factors and guide prevention efforts before harm occurs. By collaborating with strategic partners, the initiative aims to strengthen existing prevention ecosystems and empower local stakeholders with actionable insights.