Dover Police Department and Attorney General’s Office Conduct Second Operation to Combat Prostitution in Dover
Incident Number: 50-24-30754
Date/Time: August 22, 2024
Location: Downtown Dover, DE
Contact: Dover Police Department Public Information Officer
Master Corporal Ryan Schmid Email: Ryan.Schmid@cj.state.de.us
Narrative: The Dover Police Department has been collaborating with the Delaware Department of Justice to find ways to deter prostitution in the City of Dover. In July, the team conducted an operation aimed at identifying and arresting patrons of prostitution. This operation resulted in the arrest of four individuals.
On August 22, 2024, the Dover Police Department teamed up with the Delaware Department of Justice’s Human Trafficking Unit to conduct an operation focused on identifying individuals who were engaged in prostitution. The goal was to identify and then contact these individuals and in an effort to offer them resources such as food, housing, and hygiene products. Education and resources to assist with substance abuse and mental health were also provided.
During this operation, Officers were able to locate 6 females engaged in prostitution. They were introduced to a multi-disciplinary team of outreach professionals who attempted to connect the women with services suitable to their needs. At this time, it is still unclear how many of them will follow up and take advantage of the available resources.
We would like to thank the Delaware Department of Justice for continuing to partner with us. We would also like to thank the Victim Services Units from the Dover Police Department and the Delaware State Police, The Human Trafficking Unit with the Delaware DOJ, the Dover Police Behavioral Health Unit, and the Dover Salvation Army.
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