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Salinas police describe tech and staffing investments; chief urges state law changes to address street prostitution
Summary
The police chief and other public safety leaders briefed partners on camera and data investments, wellness and civilianization efforts, and said the statewide ‘Safer Streets for All’ changes limit proactive enforcement on loitering for prostitution, prompting requests for legislative fixes.
Chief of Police Carlos Acosta told the March 14 legislative breakfast that technology, data analytics and civilian staff are being used as force multipliers while the department pursues grants to fund new initiatives.
Acosta said patrol vehicles and fixed cameras, along with “flock” cameras in specified areas and Peregrine data analytics software, have helped investigators identify trends and allocate enforcement measures. He said the department is civilianizing functions such as community engagement and youth services, and that a grant addressing…
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