(Maricopa County)

The Drug Enforcement Bureau (DEB) is responsible for
investigation and suppression of illegal narcotics within
Phoenix. The bureau is also involved in the interdiction
of drug trafficking through the Sky Harbor International
Airport and shipping facilities throughout the city.

Undercover Street Enforcement Squads continued to meet
challenges. Emphasis is placed on responding to the needs
of each individual precinct. For this purpose, each precinct
is assigned its own enforcement squad to investigate neighborhood
narcotics complaints, conduct undercover drug buys, and serve
search warrants. These squads develop a close working relationship
with each precinct area manager (patrol lieutenant).

During 1999, the Enforcement Section conducted Trojan Horse
III, an undercover operation involving two valley high schools,
to locate and identify drug dealers within schools, outside
schools, and in areas frequented by youths. At the completion
of the operation, 21 suspects were arrested, ranging from
student dealers to suppliers. The undercover operation
received positive attention from the media, and endorsements
from the community, the school districts, and students.

The Asset Forfeiture Squad completes civil forfeiture
investigations pertaining to proceeds from drug and
racketeering offenses. In 1999, this squad seized 204
vehicles, $1.3 million in cash, and various property,
i.e.; cell phones, guns, computers, and equipment.

Effective July 2005 the Vice Enforcement Unit was reassigned
to the Drug Enforcement Bureau. The Vice Enforcement Unit is
commanded by a Lieutenant and is comprised of three (3) Vice
Enforcement Squads, and the Liquor Enforcement Detail.


In early July 2005 a “Hotline” was established so citizens
could report prostitution and vice related activity directly
to the Unit. To report such activities citizens can call
(602) 426-1231 or send an e-mail to
vice.complaints.ppd@phoenix.gov.

In July of 2005 the Liquor Enforcement Detail added a “Hotline”
and an e-mail address so citizens can report liquor related
offenses. To contact the Liquor Enforcement Detail citizens
can call (602) 438-6625 or send an e-mail to
liquor.task.force.ppd@phoenix.gov.