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There is currently no consolidated data being collected on Santa Cruz County human trafficking cases. This causes an understatement of the problem and makes it difficult for stakeholders to obtain additional funding. _ AGREE X_ PARTIALLY DISAGREE __ DISAGREE Response explanation (required for a response other than Agree): While the Sheriff’s Office does track a multitude of criminal statistics, we are not aware of “consolidated data” being collected in Santa Cruz County as it relates to human trafficking. We cannot agree that there is an “understatement of the problem.” Required Response from the Santa Cruz County Sheriff Human Trafficking Due by August 29, 2025

The potential passage of AB 379 may provide grants for the District Attorney’s Office for the prosecution of traffickers and grants for community-based organizations for direct services and victim outreach. This could provide the resources necessary to ultimately reduce human trafficking and reduce the likelihood of victims returning to trafficking. X_ AGREE _ PARTIALLY DISAGREE __ DISAGREE Response explanation (required for a response other than Agree): Required Response from the Santa Cruz County Sheriff Human Trafficking Due by August 29, 2025

Very few businesses in Santa Cruz County are in compliance with SB 1193 signage requirements. This results in the reduction of community awareness of the problem and the likelihood that trafficking victims will be able to reach out for help. __ AGREE X_ PARTIALLY DISAGREE __ DISAGREE Response explanation (required for a response other than Agree): The Grand Jury has reported that very few businesses are in compliance with SB 1193 (codified in Civil Code 52.6) signage requirements, but the Sheriff’s Office has not verified this statement. Required Response from the Santa Cruz County Sheriff Human Trafficking Due by August 29, 2025

Annual inspections are required of massage businesses in jurisdictions with massage business ordinances, but inspections are generally not being conducted. This can result in undetected human trafficking activity. __ AGREE X_ PARTIALLY DISAGREE __ DISAGREE Response explanation (required for a response other than Agree): The Sheriff’s Office has been unable to locate a requirement that an annual inspection is required. That said, we agree that the chance of discovering human trafficking would increase with more inspections. Required Response from the Santa Cruz County Sheriff Human Trafficking Due by August 29, 2025

There has been a lack of human trafficking presentations to law enforcement. Local law enforcement jurisdictions could request the no- cost training that is available from local human trafficking service providers. This can lead to officers learning to identify human trafficking victims and reduce further victim trauma. __ AGREE X_ PARTIALLY DISAGREE __ DISAGREE Response explanation (required for a response other than Agree): The Sheriff’s Office is within California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) and Standard and Training for Corrections (STC) training guidelines, including for human trafficking, for most of our staff. We will be reaching out to local training providers to ensure our staff continues to be updated with current trends and best practices regarding human trafficking. Required Response from the Santa Cruz County Sheriff Human Trafficking Due by August 29, 2025

Law enforcement task forces focused solely on human trafficking are very effective methods of detecting and preventing human trafficking activities. Such task forces could increase the rate of interdiction and the successful prosecution of human trafficking cases. X_ AGREE __ PARTIALLY DISAGREE __ DISAGREE Response explanation (required for a response other than Agree): Required Response from the Santa Cruz County Sheriff Human Trafficking Due by August 29, 2025