Residents on Oakland's International Boulevard are frustrated with police inaction regarding sex work, while the new police chief promises a crackdown on the burgeoning scene.
New Oakland Police Chief Floyd Mitchell has vowed to hold individuals promoting sex trafficking accountable to federal crimes, citing a forthcoming surge in enforcement efforts.
Despite previous measures like barricades in other neighborhoods, residents feel that efforts to redirect sex work simply push the issue to new areas, highlighting a systemic challenge.
Mitchell's announcement of an influx of police overtime and potential federal agency involvement in sex trafficking enforcement raises questions about the strategies to effectively address the issue.
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