Orange County Grand Jury
• 2011-2012
• Agency Response
Response to:
Sex Trafficking of Girls 6/22/12, 1.03MB
City of Orange*
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Note: Missing finding numbers detected: F2, F6
Findings and Recommendations 5 findings
F1
The Human Trafficking Task Force (HTTF) recognized that more law enforcement training is needed in sex trafficking. A1 The respondent agrees with the finding. Child victims of sex trafficking are often misidentified. Due to the lack of proper
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
Police and Sheriff Departments should provide additional training for all officers to clarify law enforcement's understanding and awareness of minor sex trafficking of girls. A1 The recommendation requires further analysis. The City of Orange and its police department is derivative of state statute and the City's municipal code. The training of police officers falls within the scope and guidelines of the California Police Officer Standards of Training (P.O.S.T.). As such, all course material suggested for advanced officer training must be approved for content and a timeline for implementation. Although there are Human Trafficking courses offered, there are no courses specific to the Sex Trafficking of Girls. As such, P.O.S.T. should be tasked with developing a curriculum that provides consistency in training throughout the state.
F3
identification of the child's age, law enforcement agencies may be able to charge the trafficker/pimp with child related sex trafficking violations. The respondent agrees with the finding. A3 PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER Letter to Roy B. Baker, Foreman Orange County Grand Jury Re: Sex Trafficking of Girls August 28, 2012
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
Law enforcement agencies and district attorneys should consider using the provisions of California Penal Code Section 1275.1 more frequently if they have cause to believe that the source of bail money for a 'pimp' or 'john' was illegally obtained. A3 The recommendation has been implemented. Pursuant to Penal Code 1275.1(2), anytime the source of bail money is suspect, a declaration to determine legitimacy of bail funds is submitted through the prosecuting attorney of the Orange County District Attorney's office. Sincerely, Robert H. Gustafson, Chief of Police Orange Police Department - (4)
F4
Trafficked minors often flee non-secure shelters. Law enforcement and prosecutors may request detention of a child to protect them from repeated exploitation by pimps. A4 The respondent agrees with the finding.
No recommendations for this finding
F5
Penal Code Section 1275.1 allows the courts to set conditions on bail, including presenting probable cause that the bail money (or the security for the bond) was legally obtained. This provision allows law enforcement and the courts to hold the perpetrators, which may keep them from intimidating and victimizing young girls once released. A5 The respondent agrees with the finding.
No recommendations for this finding
F7
Currently, no data base is available to law enforcement agencies to check and identify victims of sex trafficking. A7 The respondent agrees with the finding.
No recommendations for this finding
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