Human Trafficking Case Debrief
Retired Master Investigator Brian Robertson of the Riverside County Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force will be sharing the process of how an actual case unfolds, from start to finish, using an actual Riverside County Case. Join us for this informative class to get a better understanding how a case is actually put together and prosecuted.
Retired Master Investigator Brian Robertson, Riverside County Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force
About Investigator Brian Robertson:
Retired Master Investigator from Riverside Sheriff. 27+ years law enforcement, the last decade was on the Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force (10+ years). Work experience: 22 months Indio Jail, Patrol, Field Training Officer, Jurupa Station Gang Team, Hemet Station Investigations Bureau. Owner/Operator of Robertson Training & Consulting.
Retired Master Investigator from Riverside Sheriff. 27+ years law enforcement, the last decade was on the Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force (10+ years). Work experience: 22 months Indio Jail, Patrol, Field Training Officer, Jurupa Station Gang Team, Hemet Station Investigations Bureau. Owner/Operator of Robertson Training & Consulting.
Keeping Our Kids Safe Online
Senior Investigator Jason Polanco and his partner, Senior Investigator Joel Pabelico from the Riverside County DA’s Office Bureau of Investigation (RCCET), will be sharing about the various ways exploiters target kids online, and how parents can better protect them
Senior Investigator Jason Polanco, Riverside County DA’s Office Bureau of Investigation (RCCET)
Senior Investigator Joel Pabelico, Riverside County DA’s Office Bureau of Investigation (RCCET)
About Senior Investigator Jason Polanco:
Investigator Polanco has a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems and Technology-Cybersecurity from Cal State San Bernardino. He has 18 years of Law Enforcement experience in the City of Indio, where he has worked as a Patrol Officer, Field Training Officer, K9 Handler, and Detective. From 2014 to 2019, he was assigned to the Major Crimes Unit, working on Sexual Assault, Child Abuse, and Homicides. In 2021 he was hired by the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office and was assigned to an integrated Trial Team. In 2022 he was reassigned to the County’s exploitation Team and then partnered with K9 Solo as the office’s second ESD Handler. Investigator Polanco has an extensive background in computers, technology, and digital forensics, and has over 1,000 hours of law enforcement training related to sexual assault, child abuse, and forensic interviewing.
About Senior Investigator Joel Pabelico:
Investigator Pabelico Has over 21 years of Law Enforcement experience in San Diego County and as a Riverside County Sheriff. At the Perris Station he was a Patrol Deputy, Problem Oriented Policing Deputy, and a Field Training Officer. He was promoted to Corporal in 2008, and then promoted in 2009 to Investigator, transferring to the Jurupa Valley Station. He primarily investigated Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Cases. He was assigned to the Riv. County Sexual Assault Felony Enforcement (SAFE)/Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force in 2015. In 2018 he became Senior Investigator in the District Attorney’s Office. He then became part of the Riv. County Child Exploitation Team (RCCET), working on Electronic Storage Detection K9 team with K9 Chewie since August 2020.. He also conducts internet safety/online safety presentations.
Investigator Polanco has a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems and Technology-Cybersecurity from Cal State San Bernardino. He has 18 years of Law Enforcement experience in the City of Indio, where he has worked as a Patrol Officer, Field Training Officer, K9 Handler, and Detective. From 2014 to 2019, he was assigned to the Major Crimes Unit, working on Sexual Assault, Child Abuse, and Homicides. In 2021 he was hired by the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office and was assigned to an integrated Trial Team. In 2022 he was reassigned to the County’s exploitation Team and then partnered with K9 Solo as the office’s second ESD Handler. Investigator Polanco has an extensive background in computers, technology, and digital forensics, and has over 1,000 hours of law enforcement training related to sexual assault, child abuse, and forensic interviewing.
About Senior Investigator Joel Pabelico:
Investigator Pabelico Has over 21 years of Law Enforcement experience in San Diego County and as a Riverside County Sheriff. At the Perris Station he was a Patrol Deputy, Problem Oriented Policing Deputy, and a Field Training Officer. He was promoted to Corporal in 2008, and then promoted in 2009 to Investigator, transferring to the Jurupa Valley Station. He primarily investigated Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Cases. He was assigned to the Riv. County Sexual Assault Felony Enforcement (SAFE)/Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force in 2015. In 2018 he became Senior Investigator in the District Attorney’s Office. He then became part of the Riv. County Child Exploitation Team (RCCET), working on Electronic Storage Detection K9 team with K9 Chewie since August 2020.. He also conducts internet safety/online safety presentations.
Human Trafficking Awareness
This workshop will be presented by Karina Castro and various members of the Riverside County Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force. This class will help us better understand the basics of Human Trafficking, what it looks like, and what to do if we see it. It’s designed to give us a better understanding of this horrible and complex issue.
Karina Castro, Community Service Officer for the Riverside County Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force
About Karina Castro:
Karina Castro is the Community Service Officer for the Riverside County Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force. Karina is a graduate of California State University San Bernardino, with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management. She has 10 years' experience working with the Riverside County Sheriff's Department. Formerly working at a patrol level and with the Investigations Bureau, she has served her community in various assignments. Her passion has led her to join the Riverside County Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force in an effort to help the victims in her native home of Riverside County.
The Riverside County Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force works together with the Coalition to End Human Trafficking Riverside County to bring a united response to human trafficking both sex and labor, sextortion and sexual exploitation through prevention, awareness, outreach, education, and intervention.Retired Master Investigator from Riverside Sheriff. 27+ years law enforcement, the last decade was on the Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force (10+ years). Work experience: 22 months Indio Jail, Patrol, Field Training Officer, Jurupa Station Gang Team, Hemet Station Investigations Bureau. Owner/Operator of Robertson Training & Consulting.
Karina Castro is the Community Service Officer for the Riverside County Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force. Karina is a graduate of California State University San Bernardino, with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management. She has 10 years' experience working with the Riverside County Sheriff's Department. Formerly working at a patrol level and with the Investigations Bureau, she has served her community in various assignments. Her passion has led her to join the Riverside County Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force in an effort to help the victims in her native home of Riverside County.
The Riverside County Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force works together with the Coalition to End Human Trafficking Riverside County to bring a united response to human trafficking both sex and labor, sextortion and sexual exploitation through prevention, awareness, outreach, education, and intervention.Retired Master Investigator from Riverside Sheriff. 27+ years law enforcement, the last decade was on the Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force (10+ years). Work experience: 22 months Indio Jail, Patrol, Field Training Officer, Jurupa Station Gang Team, Hemet Station Investigations Bureau. Owner/Operator of Robertson Training & Consulting.
How Can I Make a Difference?
After we learn about Human Trafficking, hopefully our hearts feel compelled to “do” something. But often, we get overwhelmed by the gravity of the situation and feel ill-equipped and unqualified to do anything about it. In this workshop, we will discuss many practical and important ways to help, from raising awareness and becoming an advocate, to volunteering with organizations, or helping to prevent others from being exploited. We all have different gifts, talents and resources, so let’s talk about how to use them to help protect others, find freedom for those being oppressed, and ultimately, to bring glory to God.
Kelly Bell, Director of Women’s Ministry and Justice Ministry at Calvary Murrieta
About Kelly Bell:
Kelly is the leader of Women’s Ministry and Justice Ministries. She loves being a wife, mom, and grandma, and loves the opportunity to serve Jesus full time. She is passionate about reading, writing, teaching, running, cycling, talking about Jesus, and fighting for justice.
Kelly is the leader of Women’s Ministry and Justice Ministries. She loves being a wife, mom, and grandma, and loves the opportunity to serve Jesus full time. She is passionate about reading, writing, teaching, running, cycling, talking about Jesus, and fighting for justice.