The
Vice Section is devoted to detect, gather information, investigate
and suppress criminal activities relating to vice operations in
our city, and assist others in their efforts to do the same. The
section incorporates Intelligence, Enforcement, Permits/Abatements
and an Anti-Trafficking Unit.
Conducts
in-depth criminal investigations of any vice related crimes, which
to include on-line solicitation of a child, electronic file sharing
of child pornography, organized gambling operations, prostitution
based escort services and massage parlors.
Addresses
and enforces vice related offenses occurring in bars, clubs, public
events, sexually oriented businesses as well as street level prostitution
all of which that may require short-term criminal investigations
utilizing established investigative and enforcement techniques.
Maintains
files relative to investigations, applications concerning city permits,
permit applicants, and permit holders. The officer also conducts
inspections to verify that permits are issued or retained appropriately
and coordinates any permit or license issuance and renewals with
the appropriate City of Fort Worth department.
Researches,
reviews, prepare reports, and maintain files concerning nuisance
abatement investigations and alcoholic beverage permit protests.
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