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Salinas police back state bill to expand tools against street prostitution; council hears enforcement steps
Summary
Salinas police commanders told the City Council on April 8 that a pending state bill would expand officers'authority to contact and assist people involved in street prostitution and human trafficking, and described immediate patrol, signage and camera steps already under way.
City public-safety officials told the Salinas City Council on April 8 that a pending state measure would give local police additional legal tools to address street prostitution and human-trafficking concerns, and described immediate local actions the department is taking while state legislation moves through Sacramento.
"We've been using our city ordinance, which is 20-132(b). It's an infraction. Arrest behind it. We can only cite, if they are cited 3 times in the 6 months period, the city attorney's…
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