Operation Reclaim & Rebuild
February 5, 2025 – Los Angeles, CA – Los Angeles Police Department officials report that in observance of National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, the Los Angeles Police Department, in partnership with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Regional Human Trafficking Task Force, 107 law enforcement agencies, and supported by various victim advocacy groups, participated in “Operation Reclaim & Rebuild.” The operation is a statewide, multi-agency initiative 
focused on rescuing victims of sexual slavery and human trafficking, apprehending their captors, and disrupting the demand for vulnerable individuals, and was conducted January 26 through February 1, 2025.
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The operation resulted in the arrest of 547 suspects statewide for various criminal charges. Three hundred and thirty-three exploiters were arrested, and 11 minors were rescued from possible exploiters. In addition, 166 adults were identified as trafficking victims and received the appropriate services. All recovered minors were placed in protective custody and will receive support from the Department of Children and Family Services, along with advocacy services from victim support partners.
The collaborative efforts of law enforcement agencies, social service departments, victim advocacy groups, and community stakeholders made this operation a success. Most significantly, 177 victims of sexual exploitation were recovered from their difficult environments and were offered suitable services.
During the operation, our dedicated investigators demonstrated their unwavering commitment and compassion as they embarked on a critical mission to protect victims of human trafficking. Through their diligent efforts, vulnerable victims were rescued from further abuse, and victims who had been silenced by these atrocious crimes found their voices restored. Justice was served during Operation Reclaim & Rebuild, as numerous suspects, who sought to prey on our young, were apprehended and brought to face the consequences of their actions.
These significant achievements are a testament to the profound impact that this task force has made in safeguarding our communities and upholding the values we hold dear. Together, we continue to stand strong in the face of predators who seek to sexually exploit victims, working tirelessly to create safer communities for all.
As a result of the collaborative efforts employed by the Los Angeles Police Department’s Human Trafficking Task Forces, the Los Angeles Police Department’s Vice Units, the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department Regional Human Trafficking Task Force, and the numerous law enforcement agencies that participated, the above statistics were achieved during the operational period.
Although Operation Reclaim & Rebuild has concluded, the LAPD, LASD, and statewide law enforcement agencies, will remain vigilant and continue their mission to rescue the victims of human trafficking and prosecute those who prey on them. Despite the numerous resources that assist law enforcement in the battle against the sexual exploitation of children and adults, victims still go unnoticed. We ask the community for their help to continue this fight.
Anyone with information on this crime or any other crimes related to Human Trafficking, should call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact Crime Stoppers by logging on to www.lacrimestoppers.org. Tipsters may remain anonymous.
L.A. Regional Human Trafficking Task Force
Operation Reclaim & Rebuild - 2025 Participants
Los Angeles Regional Human Trafficking Task Force
California Attorney General – Alcoholic Beverage Control
California Highway Patrol
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (Parole)
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Homeland Security Investigations
Los Angeles Airport Police Department
Los Angeles County Attorney’s Office
Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services
Los Angeles County Probation Department
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
Los Angeles Police Department
United States Attorney’s Office
Whittier Police Department
Orange County Human Trafficking Task Force
Anaheim Police Department
California Highway Patrol
Irvine Police Department
Santa Ana Police Department
Riverside County Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force
Homeland Security Investigations
Murrieta Police Department
Riverside Police Department
Riverside County District Attorney’s Office
Riverside County Sheriff’s Department
San Bernardino County Human Trafficking Task Force
California Highway Patrol
Homeland Security Investigations
San Bernardino County Probation Department
San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department
San Diego Human Trafficking Task Force
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (Parole)
California Department of Justice
California Highway Patrol
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Homeland Security Investigations
National City Police Department
San Diego City Attorney’s Office
San Diego County District Attorney’s Office
San Diego County Probation Department
San Diego County Sheriff’s Department
San Diego Police Department
SDI HIDTA
United States Attorney’s Office
Santa Barbara County Human Trafficking Task Force
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Homeland Security Investigations
Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office
Santa Barbara District Attorney
Santa Maria Police Department
Ventura County Sheriff’s Office
Contra Costa County Human Trafficking Task Force
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (Parole)
California Highway Patrol
Brentwood Police Department
Concord Police Department
Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office
Contra Costa County Probation Department
Contra Costa Office of the Sheriff
El Cerrito Police Department
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Federal Probation
Hercules Police Department
Homeland Security Investigations
Lafayette Police Department
Martinez Police Department
Pittsburg Police Department
Richmond Police Department
San Pablo Police Department
San Ramon Police Department
Walnut Creek Police Department
Tulare County Human Trafficking Task Force
Tulare County District Attorney
Tulare County Sheriff’s Office
Tulare Police Department
Visalia Police Department
Ventura County Human Trafficking Task Force
California State University Channel Islands
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Homeland Security Investigations
Oxnard Police Department
Port Hueneme Police Department
Simi Valley Police Department
Ventura County Code Compliance
Ventura County District Attorney’s Office
Ventura County Sheriff’s Office
Ventura Police Department
Agencies
Bakersfield Police Department
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (Parole)
California Department of Justice
Ceres Police Department
Chula Vista Police Department
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Fresno Police Department
Homeland Security Investigations
Huntington Beach Police Department
Kern County District Attorney’s Office
Los Angeles Police Department**
Modesto Police Department
Napa County Sheriff’s Department
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
Oakdale Police Department
Placer County Sheriff’s Office
Pomona Police Department
Sacramento Police Department
Salinas Police Department
San Bernardino Police Department
San Francisco Police Department
Santa Ana Police Department**
Solano County Sheriff’s Department
Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Department
Suisun City Police Department
Turlock Police Department
United States Marshals Service
Vacaville Police Department
Vallejo Police Department
**Agency participated with task force and independently
For questions or information on the task force, contact Detective Gabriel Ruiz at LAPD, Detective Support and Vice Division, Human Trafficking Unit 213-706-9392
Source: Los Angeles Police Department
