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Mission
Statement
The mission of the Special
Investigations Section is to enforce laws relating to narcotic
and vice related activities, and to conduct sensitive investigations
that require the utmost in discretion and confidentiality.
Integrity is our mainstay, and our desire to get the job done
is second only to our need to do it correctly.
Vice
The Vice Unit of the Special
Investigations Section is tasked with investigating prostitution &
gambling. This also
includes the licensing of massage establishments, as well as
overseeing establishments that sell and/or serve alcohol, and tobacco
sales to minors.
Narcotics
The
Special Investigation Section’s primary focus is on mid-to-major
level narcotic dealers and distributors.
These are individuals who sell quantities of drugs to others
and include the transportation of narcotics in vehicles.
Even though most of our resources are used building cases on
individuals in this category, we also spend time on smaller street
level dealers that require covert surveillance.
Sometimes other techniques are needed such as utilizing
undercover officers to purchase drugs from problem locations or buying
drugs from individuals who sell narcotics at the street level.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I report narcotic or
vice related activity in my neighborhood?
For activity that is occurring now, please call the Pasadena Police
Department ‘s main phone number at (626) 744-4241.
To provide confidential information for vice or narcotic activity call
the SIS direct voice mail at (626) 744-TIPS.
What are some warning signs
of possible drug abuse?
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Evidence of narcotics and drug paraphernalia (smoking pipes,
needles, rolling papers, bongs etc…)
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Physical changes (red eyes, rapid weight loss or weight gain,
needle marks, and bruising)
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Disassociation from family and change of friends
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Depression, aggression and hostility
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Lack of interest in personal and professional life
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Change in grooming habits, eating habits and sleeping habits
What
do drugs look like?
Drugs
come in many different colors, shapes and sizes.
For a more complete description, please go to http://www.narconon.org/
Other
useful narcotic websites:
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http://www.health.org
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http://drugfreeamerica.org
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http://nida.nih.gov
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http://niaaa.nih.gov
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