SONOMA 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: 1
| Agencies: | Citations: | Technology: |
|---|---|---|
| Sonoma Sheriff | ⭕ Partial Records | ❌ No Records |
| Petaluma PD | ❌ No Records | ⭕ Partial Records |
Technology Used:
USES OVERALL:
Automated License Plate Reader
Petaluma PD:
Motorola Vigilant Solutions
Arrests by Department:
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.
Citations by Demographic:
Sonoma Sherif citation demographics: Women, one; Asian, one