Contra Costa County Grand Jury
• 2015-2016
• Agency Response
City Council Mark Mitchell, Mayor Mike Anderson, Vice Mayor*
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Note: Missing finding numbers detected: F12, F13
Findings and Recommendations 12 findings
F1
in California, along with Los Angeles and San Diego. City response: Agree The emphasis in human trafficking cases has shifted from solely prosecution
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
incorporating expanded training for officers assigned to trafficking-related duties. The City of Lafayette has implemented this recommendation. The
F2
to a "victim-centered" approach in which the needs of persons who have been trafficked receive equal consideration. City response: Agree Effectively identifying and apprehending traffickers requires knowledge of
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R2
consider increasing collaboration with State and federal law enforcement to expand "sweeps" and "stings" in high crime areas. The City of Lafayette has implemented this recommendation. The police
F3
the local environment and criminal activities acquired through years of experience. City response: Agree Most police officer training related to human trafficking is acquired through
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R3
consider the benefits of assigning multidisciplinary teams in areas with significant drug, gang and/or prostitution activity to assist in identifying trafficking activities. The recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted.
F4
working with more experienced officers and victim advocates. City response: Agree
No recommendations for this finding
F5
The required two-hour POST Training Video in dealing with human trafficking complaints provides a general basis, but more intensive training found in the POST 2014 training manual contains in-depth coverage of the issues important to officers assigned to trafficking cases. City response: Agree 3675 Mount Diablo Boulevard, Suite 210, Lafayette, CA 94549 Phone: 925.284.1968 Fax: 925.284.3169 www.ci.lafayette.ca.us Successful apprehension and prosecution of traffickers often involves
No recommendations for this finding
F6
coordination and cooperation among local, State and federal agencies. City response: Agree City law enforcement and Contra Costa County Sheriff's Department have no
No recommendations for this finding
F7
comprehensive or consistent method for analyzing data about the number and type of adult trafficking victims. More data that is complete is needed to define the magnitude of the problem and to support decisions about victim services and resource allocation. The police department is unaware of any available Partially disagree. City response: analysis tool that performs this type of function. If such a tool were available, it would be beneficial in determining the magnitude of the problem within the county. City law enforcement and Contra Costa County Sheriff's Department does
No recommendations for this finding
F8
not always use resources offered by State and federal for joint "sting" and "sweep" operations. Agree City response: Trafficking frequently occurs in combination with other violent crimes and its
No recommendations for this finding
F9
victims often have a history of abuse and trauma. Agree City response: The use of specialist multidisciplinary teams in high crime areas can increase
No recommendations for this finding
F10
the likelihood that trafficking will be recognized as a component of other crimes. City response: Agree Public awareness is a critical factor in identifying potential human trafficking
No recommendations for this finding
F11
activity. Agree City response: A comprehensive approach to dealing with human trafficking includes robust
No recommendations for this finding
F14
community engagement; training law enforcement in responding to human trafficking incidents; vigorous prosecution of perpetrators; education of and advocacy to policy makers; and wrap-around services for victims/survivors. City response: Agree City law enforcement agencies and the Sheriff's Department should consider
No recommendations for this finding
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