MERCED COUNTY
Tactics and methods used by County Sheriffs, District Attorneys, Probation, & Police Departments to secure prostitution and loitering citations and /or arrests during the period of January 1, 2020, to February 28, 2022.
Surveillance equipment records: 9
| Agencies: | Citations: | Technology: |
|---|---|---|
| Merced DA | ⭕ Partial Records | ❌ No records |
| Merced PD | ⭕ Partial Records | ⭕ Partial Records |
Technology Used:
USES OVERALL:
Cameras, body-worn or otherrwise
Audio Recording
Merced PD:
Axon Body 2
Axon OSP
Axon Interview
Total: 374 items purchased between 2019 and 2022, for a total of $631,577.45
Arrests by Department:
*Merced DA: Supposedly 49 total records, but only 17 charging docs
Legal Codes:
Under California Penal Code § 647(b), it is unlawful to engage in or solicit prostitution for compensation.
California Penal Code § 653.22 makes it a crime to loiter in a public place with the intent to commit prostitution.
Arrests by Demographic:
Merced PD demographics: 6 Men, 2 Women; 1 Black, 5 Hispanic, 2 White