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Firearm Relinquishment
Firearm Relinquishment | State of California - Department of Justice - Office of the Attorney General Skip to main content Firearm Relinquishment California prohibits certain people from owning or possessing firearms. For example, individuals convicted of felony offenses or certain domestic violence misdemeanors may not own or possess firearms. The California Department of Justice tracks individuals who have obtained firearms and later become prohibited through its Armed and Prohibited Persons System (APPS). The DOJ removes firearms from these individuals both through its Bureau of Firearms, and by supporting local efforts through our Gun Violence Reduction Program Grants. In addition to certain criminal convictions, courts can prohibit certain dangerous individuals from possessing firearms through Domestic Violence Restraining Order (DVROs) and Gun Violence Restraining Orders (GVROs). For more information on how to seek an order from the court, see below. APPS Domestic Violence Restraining Orders and Gun Violence Restraining Orders Gun Violence Reduction Program
Caltrans Mono and Inyo Counties Project Updates
Day 2 of 4 - In both Mono and Inyo counties, there was a four day span of shooting new projects in progress, newly completed projects, updates on previously photographed projects that are now completed. As well as capturing various projects that fall under the Caltrans Mission. KEY WORDS: Scenic route, road closed, status, sign, Independence bike lanes, lava rocks, Caltrans Maintenance Station, road widening, stretch of highway, curves, grave site, joshua tree, rock patterns, desert, rumble strips, veterans sign, 6 post mile marker, Adopt-A-Highway, roadside memorial, clouds, recreation sign, speed censor sign, on-site processing plant, culvert, Father Crowley Point rest stop, Caltrans vehicle
Caltrans Maintenance Vehicle
This image, dated 2020:01:06 12:00:16, was taken by Scott Lorenzo for the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). The photograph shows a Caltrans maintenance vehicle and was captured using a NIKON D3S camera manufactured by NIKON CORPORATION. The image was processed with Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 6.2.1 (Macintosh). The capture date specifically on the camera was 2020:01:03 12:14:06.
Image of Caltrans Equipment
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Human Trafficking Model Notice
Human Trafficking Model Notice Senate Bill 1193 added Section 52.6 to the Civil Code. The law requires specified businesses and other establishments, as of April 1, 2013, to post a notice informing the public and victims of human trafficking of telephone hotline numbers to seek help or report unlawful activity. Additional requirements were added with the enactment of SB 225 and AB 260 (2017). SB 225 requires the model notice to provide a specified number that victims can text for services and support, while AB 260 added hotels, motels, and bed and breakfast inns to the list of specified businesses required to post the model notice. There are specific posting mandates, language requirements, and penalties for failure to post. The mandated notice is available on this website for downloading. Each mandated business is required to post the notice in English and Spanish. In addition, for businesses located in specific counties, a third language posting is required. Posting in a third language is required in certain counties that are subject to the language assistance provisions of the federal Voting Rights Act. A list of these counties is available here (see "Covered Jurisdictions"): https://www.justice.gov/crt/about-language-minority-voting-rights#coveredjuris. Required Languages English Model Notice, pdf Spanish Model Notice, pdf OR Dual English/Spanish Model Notice, pdf Additional Languages Arabic Model Notice, pdf Brazilian (Portuguese) Model Notice, pdf Cambodian Model Notice, pdf Chinese, Simplified Model Notice, pdf Chinese, Traditional Model Notice, pdf Eastern Armenian Model Notice, pdf Farsi Model Notice, pdf Haitian Creole Model Notice, pdf Hindi Model Notice, pdf Hmong Model Notice, pdf Italian Model Notice, pdf Japanese Model Notice, pdf Korean Model Notice, pdf Laotian Model Notice, pdf Pashto Model Notice, pdf Polish Model Notice, pdf Punjabi Model Notice, pdf Romanian Model Notice, pdf Russian Model Notice, pdf Tagalog Model Notice, pdf Thai Model Notice, pdf Vietnamese Model Notice, pdf
Identifying Human Trafficking
Identifying victims of human trafficking can be difficult because traffickers often isolate victims from their families, communities, and the public. Victims are sometimes kept locked behind closed doors. Victims of human trafficking can also be hidden in plain sight. They may have a seemingly legal job at a hotel, factory, or restaurant, but are actually working for little or no pay. To a general observer, victims of human trafficking may look similar to other workers in their respective professions, but there may be some signs or indicators of abuse. Recognizing the Signs The following is a list of potential red flags and indicators of human trafficking to help you recognize the signs. If you see any of these red flags, contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline at (888) 373-7888 for specialized victim services referrals or to report the situation. Learn more about reporting potential human trafficking situations at https://humantraffickinghotline.org/report-trafficking. The presence of these red flags is an indication that further assessment may be necessary to identify a potential human trafficking situation. This list is not exhaustive and represents only a selection of possible indicators. The red flags in this list may not be present in all trafficking cases and are not cumulative. Indicators reference conditions a potential victim of trafficking might exhibit or face. The individual: Common Work and Living Conditions: Is not free to leave or come and go as he/she wishes Is in the commercial sex industry and has a pimp / manager Is unpaid, paid very little, or paid only through tips Works excessively long and/or unusual hours Is not allowed breaks or suffers under unusual restrictions at work Owes a large debt and is unable to pay it off Was recruited through false promises concerning the nature and conditions of his/her work Faces high security measures at work and/or living locations (e.g. opaque windows, boarded up windows, bars on windows, barbed wire, security cameras, etc.) Poor Mental Health or Abnormal Behavior: Is fearful, anxious, depressed, submissive, tense, or nervous/paranoid Exhibits unusually fearful or anxious behavior after bringing up law enforcement Avoids eye contact Poor Physical Health: Lacks medical care and/or is denied medical services by employer Appears malnourished or shows signs of repeated exposure to harmful chemicals Shows signs of physical and/or sexual abuse, physical restraint, confinement, or torture Lack of Control: Has few or no personal possessions Is not in control of his/her own money, no financial records, or bank account Is not in control of his/her own identification documents (ID or passport) Is not allowed or able to speak for themselves (a third party may insist on being present and/or translating) Other: Claims of just visiting and inability to clarify where he/she is staying/address Lack of knowledge of whereabouts and/or of what city he/she is in Loss of sense of time Has numerous inconsistencies in his/her story Note: According to federal law, any minor under the age of 18 engaging in commercial sex is a victim of sex trafficking, regardless of the presence of force, fraud, or coercion. If you believe you are a victim of human trafficking or may have information about a potential trafficking situation, please contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 911. Additional Resources on How to Identify Human Trafficking Victims For the General Public Identify and Assist a Trafficking Victim (US Department of State): https://www.state.gov/identify-and-assist-a-trafficking-victim Recognizing the Signs of Human Trafficking (Polaris Project): http://www.polarisproject.org/human-trafficking/recognizing-the-signs For Law Enforcement Officers, Health Care Providers, and Social Service Providers: Rescue and Restore Campaign Tool Kits (Office of Refugee Resettlement): http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/orr/resource/rescue-restore-campaign-tool-kits For First Responders Human Trafficking Indicator Cards (U.S. Department of Homeland Security): http://www.dhs.gov/blue-campaign-resource-catalog
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