Contra Costa County Grand Jury
• 2015-2016
• Agency Response
EL Cerrito City Manager's Office September 29, 2016 Michael Simmons, Foreperson Contra Costa County Civil Grand Jury*
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Note: Missing finding numbers detected: F12, F13
Findings and Recommendations 12 findings
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in California, along with Los Angeles and San Diego." The City of El Cerrito agrees with Finding #1. Response: "The emphasis in human trafficking cases has shifted from solely prosecution to
Related Recommendations (1)
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"City law enforcement agencies and the Sheriff's Department should consider incorporating expanded training for officers assigned to trafficking related duties." The City of El Cerrito has implemented this recommendation. The City of Response: El Cerrito will consider incorporating expanded training for officers assigned to trafficking related duties. CITY HALL 10890 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530 http://www.el-cerrito.org Telephone (510) 215-4305 Fax (510) 215-4379 EL CERRITO CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
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a "victim-centered" approach in which the needs of persons who have been trafficked receive equal consideration." The City of El Cerrito agrees with Finding #2. Response: "Effectively identifying and apprehending traffickers requires knowledge of the
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"City law enforcement agencies and the Sheriff's Department should consider increasing collaboration with state and federal law enforcement to expand "sweeps" and "stings" in high crime areas." The City of El Cerrito has implemented this recommendation. The City of Response: El Cerrito will consider increasing collaboration with state and federal law enforcement combating human trafficking.
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local environment and criminal activities acquired through years of experience." The City of El Cerrito agrees with Finding #3. Response: "Most police officer training related to human trafficking is acquired through
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"City law enforcement agencies and the Sheriff's Department should consider the benefits of assigning multidisciplinary teams in areas with significant drug, gang and/or prostitution activity to assist in identifying trafficking activities." The City of El Cerrito has implemented this recommendation. The City of Response: El Cerrito will consider the benefits of assigning multidisciplinary teams in these areas to assist in identifying trafficking activities. Please do not hesitate to let me know if you have any questions or require additional information concerning the above responses. You can reach me directly at (510) 215- 4302 or by email at kpinkos@ci.el-cerrito.ca.us. Sincerely, 4 aven E Parkers Karen E. Pinkos Assistant City Manager City of El Cerrito El Cerrito City Council CC: Scott Hanin, City Manager CITY HALL 10890 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530 Telephone (510) 215-4305 Fax (510) 215-4379 http://www.el-cerrito.org
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working with more experienced officers and victim advocates." The City of El Cerrito agrees with Finding #4. Response: "The required two-hour POST Training Video in dealing with human trafficking
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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 HALL 10890 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530 http://www.el-cerrito.org Telephone (510) 215-4305 Fax (510) 215-4379 . -4 EL CERRITO CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE The City of El Cerrito agrees with Finding #5. Response: "Successful apprehension and prosecution of traffickers often involves
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coordination and cooperation among local, state and federal agencies." The City of El Cerrito agrees with Finding #6. Response: "City law enforcement and Contra Costa County Sheriff's Department have no
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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 City of El Cerrito agrees with Finding #7 as it pertains to the City of El Response: Cerrito. "City law enforcement and Contra Costa County Sheriff's Department does not
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always use resources offered by state and federal for joint "sting" and "sweep" operations." The City of El Cerrito agrees with Finding #8 as it pertains to the City of El Response: Cerrito. The City does not have any information regarding whether other agencies always use resources. "Trafficking frequently occurs in combination with other violent crimes and its
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victims often have a history of abuse and trauma." The City of El Cerrito agrees with Finding #9. Response: "The use of specialist multidisciplinary teams in high crime areas can increase
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the likelihood that trafficking will be recognized as a component of other crimes." The City of El Cerrito agrees with Finding #10. Response: Finding #11: "Public awareness is a critical factor in identifying potential human trafficking activity." The City of El Cerrito agrees with Finding #11. Response: "A comprehensive approach to dealing with human trafficking includes robust
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"Public awareness is a critical factor in identifying potential human trafficking activity." The City of El Cerrito agrees with Finding #11. Response: "A comprehensive approach to dealing with human trafficking includes robust F14: community engagement; training law enforcement in responding to human trafficking incidents, vigorous prosecution of perpetrators, education of and advocacy for policy makers; and wrap around services for victims/survivors." The City of El Cerrito agrees with Finding #14. Response:
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community engagement; training law enforcement in responding to human trafficking incidents, vigorous prosecution of perpetrators, education of and advocacy for policy makers; and wrap around services for victims/survivors." The City of El Cerrito agrees with Finding #14. Response:
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