ABOUT OPERATION GUARDIAN
A PROVEN FORCE FOR THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN
Since its launch, Operation Guardian has partnered with local, state, and federal agencies to execute multi-agency counter-pedophile and counter-human trafficking operations. In just the past year, our teams have helped lead to over 46 arrests, directly disrupting predators and protecting children. Law enforcement leaders across Arizona have praised Operation Guardian for elevating their capabilities with resources and expertise once reserved only for the military.
EXPANDING NATIONWIDE
After establishing a permanent footprint in Arizona, Operation Guardian is now expanding into priority regions across the U.S., including Florida/Georgia, Texas, Utah, Minnesota/Wisconsin, California/Nevada, and beyond. Each region requires both general funding and per-mission support through direct donations, in-kind contributions (equipment, lodging, travel, media), or corporate partnership.
WHY IT MATTERS
Child exploitation is a growing national crisis. Operation Guardian exists to protect the vulnerable, empower law enforcement, and create safer communities through relentless action, professionalism, and impact. Together with the support of corporations, philanthropists, individual donors and the media we can expand this life-saving mission nationwide.
WHY OPERATION GUARDIAN IS UNIQUE
Most organizations working against child exploitation raise awareness, fund shelters, or provide aftercare. Those efforts are critically important but they typically begin after a crime has already occurred.
Operation Guardian is unique. We work on the front lines with law enforcement, disrupting predators in real time and preventing future victims.
"Operation Guardian was developed in partnership with leading legal authorities, including state attorneys general, sheriffs, police chiefs, federal agents, and defense attorneys, ensuring all missions adhere to the highest legal and ethical standards."
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WHAT WE DO
Operation Guardian is a frontline initiative of Darkhorse Benefits, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to creating lasting impact for America’s Special Operations Forces (SOF) community and beyond. Built on the unmatched skills of former special operations warriors, pilots, intelligence analysts, law enforcement veterans, and civilian volunteers, Operation Guardian delivers critical support to law enforcement in the fight against child exploitation and human trafficking.
Seamless Integration
Operation Guardian is unique. We work on the front lines with law enforcement, disrupting predators in real time and preventing future victims.
Cutting Edge Technology
Operation Guardian supplies manned and unmanned Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft, secure satellite communications, Android Team Awareness Kit (ATAK) enabled tactical systems, and covert surveillance assets - all at no charge.
Specialized Personnel
Operation Guardian provides Special Operations Forces veterans, POST-certified police officers, and trained intelligence analysts.
Mission-Critical Support
Operation Guardian supplies decoys (adult civilian volunteers and trained law enforcement officers to engage suspects online), technical surveillance, logistical funding, lodging, transportation, and operational expenses.
Advanced Intelligence
Operation Guardian provides Real-time reconnaissance, Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) driven analysis, and mission planning.
Training & Community Defense at No Cost
Operation Guardian provides high-level training such as tactical medicine, active shooter response, drone operations, counter-drone defense, ATAK mission planning and SOF methodologies that permanently elevate law enforcement capability after each mission.