RIVERSIDE 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: 6

Agencies: Citations: Technology:
Riverside DA ⭕ Partial Records ❌ No Records
Riverside Probation ⭕ Partial Records ❌ No Records
Riverside Sheriff ⭕ Partial Records ⭕ Partial Records
Desert Hot Springs PD ⭕ Partial Records ❌ No Records
Murrieta PD ⭕ Partial Records ⭕ Partial Records
Palm Springs PD ⭕ Partial Records ⭕ Partial Records

Technology Used:

USES OVERALL:

Facial Recognition Software

Automated License Plate Reader

Predictive policing programs and hot spot mapping systems, location data and platforms

Cameras, body-worn or otherwise

BY DEPARTMENT:

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  • Data Works Face Plus

    Total: Unknown

  • Axon Body Camera

    Total: Unknown

  • Genetec, Motorola Vigilant Solutions, Crimeview Analytics, Watchguard

Citations by Department:

*Riverside DA: 405 total cases, only 43 of which are confirmed 647(b)

*Desert Hot Springs PD: Incident only, not arrest

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:

Hot spots: Fairfield Inn and Suites in Norco, Casino Dr by the Highway in Lake Elsinor

Riverside DA Demographics: 35 men, 1 women, rest unknown

Riverside Probation Demographics: 1 woman, 16 men; 1 black, 3 white, 12 latino, 1 other

Desert Hot Springs Demographics: 1 woman; 1 asian

Murrieta PD Demographics: 13 men, 3 women; 6 black, 4 white, 3 hispanic, 1 asian, 2 others

Palm Springs PD Demographics: 3 men

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