The Vice Division enforces gambling,
prostitution, and pornography-related state laws and city
ordinances. The division is also responsible for
enforcing regulations of the Alcoholic Beverage
Commission Code and the investigation and assignment
of Sexually Oriented Business Permits and Dance
Hall Permits as prescribed by city ordinance.
Administrative Squad This squad conducts vice-related computer
investigations and is responsible for day-to-day
administrative duties and investigative hold
authorizations.
Organized Gambling Squad This unit investigates illegal gambling with an
emphasis on bookmakers in sporting events on a year-round
basis. It also investigates the use of video poker
machines in local bars and areas of entertainment.
Investigation of illegal card games and carnivals are
also the responsibility of this unit.
Organized Prostitution Squad This unit investigates escort services, massage
parlors, modeling studios, and topless clubs that are
suspected of fronting prostitution. They are also
responsible for conducting street prostitution stings in
conjunction with the appropriate Division Tactical Unit.
Pornography Squad This unit investigates all forms of pornography
in the city. They are also responsible for enforcing and
investigating the city's Sexually Oriented Business
Ordinance (SOB.) This ordinance controls the
placement of various businesses in the city that require
SOB permits.
General Vice Squad
These units are assigned to the night shift and are
responsible for vice-related crimes that occur at night,
with an emphasis on liquor licensed establishments. They
are also responsible for conducting reverse prostitution
stings with the appropriate Division Tactical Unit.
