The Sacramento Police Department, in partnership with the Sacramento Regional Human Trafficking Task Force, conducted targeted enforcement operations during Human Trafficking Awareness Month in January, along the Stockton Boulevard corridor. The task force includes the Sacramento Police Department, the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office, the California Department of Justice, and other local, state, and federal partners. Advocacy partners: Community Against Sexual Harm, the Family Justice Center, 3Strands Global Foundation, and My Sister’s House; provided critical support to victims throughout the operation. The Stockton Boulevard Partnership also assisted with ongoing community efforts.

Over sixteen operational days, enforcement was conducted as part of a problem-oriented policing strategy focused on identifying traffickers, disrupting buyer-driven activity, and connecting victims with resources. Multiple specialized units participated, and efforts were supplemented by officers temporarily assigned from East Command to focus on human trafficking enforcement. Through the coordinated efforts of the task force and the Sacramento Police Department, 9 traffickers were identified, 220 proactive stops were conducted, and 121 arrests were made. Most importantly, 41 victims were recovered and connected with advocacy partners for support services.

“In Sacramento County, we have made it clear that traffickers—especially those who exploit children—will be held accountable,” said Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho. “Through the Sacramento Regional Human Trafficking Task Force—our office takes a comprehensive and coordinated approach to protecting victims, disrupting the buyer-driven exploitation of victims and dismantling trafficking operations in our community.”

“This operation proves that my office is all in when it comes to taking a stand against the demand for sex trafficking by holding perpetrators of human trafficking accountable and supporting survivors along the way,” said Attorney General Rob Bonta. “It is vital that we carry out our goal in a manner that is trauma-informed and culturally competent… I am thankful for these strong Sacramento partnerships and look forward to all that we can accomplish when we work together.”

These efforts disrupted criminal activity and enhanced safety along the Stockton Boulevard corridor. Enforcement and prevention efforts remain ongoing. The department has expanded training, increased high-visibility patrols, and continues to work with community partners and local businesses on long-term prevention strategies. Additional outreach includes youth education efforts focused on recognizing and preventing human trafficking. The Sacramento Police Department remains committed to protecting victims, holding offenders accountable, and working collaboratively to improve public safety and quality of life within the community.