7000 Bollinger Canyon Road City of SAN Ramon*

The San Francisco Bay Area is one of three "hot spots" for human trafficking in California, along with Los Angeles and San Diego. San Ramon agrees with Finding #1. Response:

The emphasis in human trafficking cases has shifted from solely prosecution to a "victim-centered" approach in which the needs of persons who have been trafficked receive equal consideration. San Ramon agrees with Finding #2. Response:

Effectively identifying and apprehending traffickers requires knowledge of the local environment and criminal activities acquired through years of experience San Ramon agrees with Finding #3. Response: CITY COUNCIL: 973-2530 CITY CLERK: 973-2539 ENGINEERING SERVICES: 973-2670 PARKS & COMMUNITY SERVICES: 973-3200 ADMINISTRATIVE SERIVCES: 973-2609 CITY MANAGER: 973-2530 POLICE SERVICES: 973-2700 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: 973-2554 PLANNING/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: 973-2560 973-2800 973-2574 CITY ATTORNEY: 973-2549 PUBLIC SERVICES: PERMIT CENTER: _ .

Most police officer training related to human trafficking is acquired through working with more experienced officers and victim advocates. San Ramon agrees with Finding #4. Response:

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. San Ramon agrees with Finding #5. Response:

Successful apprehension and prosecution of traffickers often involves coordination and cooperation among local, State and federal agencies. San Ramon agrees with Finding #6. Response:

City law enforcement and Contra Costa County Sheriff's Department have no 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. San Ramon agrees with Finding #7. Response:

City law enforcement and Contra Costa County Sheriff's Department does not always use resources offered by State and federal for joint "sting" and "sweep" operations. San Ramon partially disagrees with Finding #8 as it relates to the City of Response: San Ramon. The City of San Ramon cannot address the practices of other entities; however, the San Ramon Police Department does in fact use resources offered by state and federal agencies when conducting operations. In fact, the case referenced on (second bullet point) of this Grand Jury report, is a case initiated by, and primarily coordinated through, the San Ramon Police Department. As evidenced in that case, the San Ramon Police Department utilized numerous available resources throughout the County, State, and several other states.

Trafficking frequently occurs in combination with other violent crimes and its victims often have a history of abuse and trauma. San Ramon agrees with Finding #9. Response: Karamatan Karamatan Karamatan Karamatan Karamatan Karamatan Karamatan Karamatan Karamatan Karamatan Karamatan Karamatan Karamatan Karamatan Karamatan Karamatan Karamatan Karamatan Karamatan Karamatan Karamatan Karamatan Ka

The use of specialist multidisciplinary teams in high crime areas can increase the likelihood that trafficking will be recognized as a component of other crimes. San Ramon agrees with Finding #10. Response:

Public awareness is a critical factor in identifying potential human trafficking activity. San Ramon agrees with Finding #11. Response:

A comprehensive approach to dealing with human trafficking includes robust 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. San Ramon agrees with Finding #14. Response: Grand Jury Recommendations City law enforcement agencies and the Sheriff's Department