September 23, 2025
Police Department
DATE: September 23, 2025
TO: Mayor Martinez and Members of the City Council
FROM:
Bisa French, Chief of Police
Subject:
Interagency Agreement with Contra Costa County to
Provide Services in Connection with the Human
Trafficking Operational Support Fund
FINANCIAL IMPACT: City of Richmond Police Department staff will enter into an Interagency Agreement with Contra Costa County to
accept $14,517 in grant funding for the duration of the Human Trafficking Operational Support Fund for services provided by the City to support a sustainable,
multidisciplinary, co-leadership task force (Account
String: 01191021-400299).
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
None.
STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
Contra Costa County (CCC) has been awarded grant
funding from the U.S. Department of Justice's Office for Victims of Crime, Enhanced Collaborative Model to
Combat Human Trafficking Program. Richmond Police
Department staff is seeking approval of an Interagency
Agreement with CCC to receive $14,517 in grant funds
from the County to facilitate multidisciplinary collaboration amongst Task Force partners.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: ADOPT a resolution and APPROVE the Interagency Agreement with Contra Costa County and ACCEPT and
APPROPRIATE the funds received from Contra Costa
County to the Police Department’s budget for the
duration of the grant period, September 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026 – Police Department (Chief Bisa
French, 510-621-1802).
AGENDA
REPORT
September 23, 2025
DISCUSSION:
The Richmond Police Department (RPD) is seeking City Council approval to enter into an Interagency Agreement with the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office (CCCDA) to support human trafficking investigations. The agreement is effective from September 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, with a payment limit of $14,517.
Under the agreement, the County will reimburse the City for eligible services rendered by RPD in alignment with the Service Plan, which focuses on the multidisciplinary investigation and prosecution of human trafficking cases and the provision of victim- centered services.
This collaboration builds upon the federal and state model for Multidisciplinary Anti- Human Trafficking Task Forces, which emphasize joint efforts between local and federal law enforcement, prosecutors, and victim service providers. The roadmap for such task forces outlines four primary areas of function: (1) internal foundations and collaboration; (2) case operations; (3) data collection, reporting, and assessment; and (4) public engagement, awareness, and training. The partnership will help RPD strengthen each of these areas by providing dedicated funding and a formalized framework for participation in the County’s coordinated anti-trafficking initiative.
RPD’s role will include victim-centered and trauma-informed investigations, proactive case development, coordination with prosecutors, and engagement with a network of service providers to ensure comprehensive care for trafficking victims. The County’s financial support through this pilot funding project will offset costs associated with personnel, investigative resources, and coordination efforts. The agreement also requires compliance with established protocols for confidentiality, data sharing, and interagency coordination, ensuring that all parties adhere to consistent, survivor-focused practices.
By approving this agreement, the City Council will enable RPD to enhance investigative capacity, improve outcomes in trafficking prosecutions, and expand victim services without additional strain on the City’s general fund. The partnership reinforces RPD’s commitment to a collaborative, evidence-based, and victim-centered approach to addressing human trafficking in Richmond and across Contra Costa County. This initiative is consistent with City priorities for public safety, interagency cooperation, and the protection of vulnerable populations.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
Attachment 1 – Interagency Agreement
Attachment 2 - Resolution