SANTA BARBARA 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: 7
| Agencies: | Citations: | Technology: |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Barbara DA | ⭕ Partial Records | ❌ No Records |
| Santa Barbara Sheriff | ❌ No Records | ⭕ Partial Records |
| Santa Barbara PD | ⭕ Partial Records | ❌ No Records |
| Santa Maria PD | ⭕ Partial Records | ⭕ Partial Records |
Technology Used:
USES OVERALL:
Audio recording equipment
Computers/Tablets/Mobile phones
Ankle Monitor
Database Subscriptions
Cameras, body-worn or otherwise
BY DEPARTMENT:
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iPhone
VeriTracks
CopLink IBM i2
SafeFleet COBAN X1 and Focus H2
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Canon Digital Cameras
Sony Digital Recorders
Citations by Department:
*Santa Barbara DA: Total records 68, but unclear as to which citations
Santa Barbara PD: Seven citations, one booking arrest
Hot spots: Best Western Plus of of State Street in Santa Barbara
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.