Menlo Park Police partner in an operation to address human trafficking
On Friday, January 23, 2026, the Menlo Park Police Department, in partnership with the Redwood City Police Department and with support from the Atherton Police Department, East Palo Alto Police Department, and the Northern California Regional Intelligence Center (NCRIC), conducted a joint human trafficking enforcement operation in Menlo Park.
The operation focused on identifying individuals who may be victims of human trafficking, as well as those involved in facilitating the exploitation of persons through the solicitation of commercial sex.
During the operation, multiple adults were contacted as part of the investigation. Personnel from Rape Trauma Services (RTS) were on scene to provide support, resources, and referrals to individuals identified as potentially vulnerable or in need of assistance. Investigators also made contact with additional individuals who may be connected to ongoing human trafficking activity.
If you know or suspect someone is being trafficked, please call 9-1-1, your local police department, or the National Human Trafficking Hotline 1-888-373-7888.
Rosemary Everett January 28, 2026 at 8:56 pm
Congratulations on this successful action.
May all of your ongoing efforts to uncover human trafficking and free exploited people be successful.
I have worked with Sharan Dhanoa and the South Bay Coalition to End Human Trafficking for 10 years. giving workshops to raise awareness, and in their preparations for both the 2016 and 2026 Super Bowl and other events this year.