Intelligence Unit, 520-351-3713
The Intelligence Unit collects, evaluates, and disseminates timely intelligence information detailing current trends, problem areas, and possible solutions to affected departmental personnel and units. The unit also shares information and coordinates efforts with other law enforcement agencies with the need and right to know. The unit also coordinates human trafficking/smuggling investigations with the assistance of the Organize Crime Unit and by notifying other law enforcement agencies.
Vice Unit, 520-351-8955
The Vice Unit monitors the activities of establishments that are licensed to provide alcohol, adult entertainment, and other such services to the community. This unit also works with the City Attorney and the Attorney General's Office in an attempt to strengthen laws governing the adult entertainment enterprises and various liquor regulations.
The Vice Unit is also responsible for enforcing the city statutes relating to prostitution. We are responsive to neighborhood groups that report that prostitutes and similar illegal activity have overrun their community. Many local businesses have requested our assistance in reclaiming their rights to a prostitution free business district. Our unit depends upon the eyes and ears of our community to combat illicit activity within specific neighborhoods.
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If you are applying for a new liquor license, visit the Arizona Department of Liquor License And Control (DLLC) and then click on the specific license desired. You may also click on Online Forms for the applications.
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If you have questions on liquor laws, you can view the Arizona Revised Statutes.
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If you are looking for a special event license or a premise extension of an existing business, check the information from from the City Clerk's Office.
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If you are seeking an Adult Entertainment License or a Massage License, downloand the Occupational License Applications and Instructions.
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If you are running the business out of your house (i.e., you do not have a business the public may visit) then you would need to obtain a Home Occupation Form.
Undercover Operations Squad
The Operations Squad provides undercover officers for many different agency needs. The focus of the squad is to supply undercover resources to infiltrate criminal activities that are related to violent and gun crimes.
Gang Tactical Detail, 520-351-4451
The concept for the unit was developed when we realized that we needed a community-policing arm in our gang intervention efforts. The tactical detail is different from the Gang Investigation Detail in that it is able to proactively attack neighborhood gang problems by targeting known offenders who have shown a propensity towards gang violence or criminal activity. Members of the tactical unit work very closely with neighborhood community groups to identify specific gang problems being felt within the neighborhood itself. Once the problem is identified, the unit is able to devise a working solution combining community involvement, intergovernmental assistance, and law enforcement intervention.
The officers of the Gang Tactical Detail are available to attend meetings with community groups who are having gang-related problems, and they can assist with gang awareness presentations for schools and/or civic groups. We are committed to helping our community fight the gang problems that have insinuated themselves into our society and our schools.
Gang Investigations Detail, 520-351-4460
This detail investigates gang-related crimes, including homicides, aggravated assaults, drive-by shootings, and robberies. We interview suspects, witnesses, and victims, and gather evidence related to the offense. An incident is considered gang related when we determine that the victim or the suspect is a member of a criminal gang. We believe enforcement can be successful with community assistance and cooperation. Criminal gang membership is a lifestyle that can only be addressed through community awareness and participation.
The Gang Detectives are dedicated to fighting gang activities through aggressive enforcement and prosecution. They spend long hours following leads and working with the County Attorney's Office to present strong cases against violent gang members who attempt to dominate the neighborhoods through intimidation. We believe the neighborhoods belong to the law-abiding families who live in them, and not to local gang members. Our goal is to help strengthen our communities by intervention and prosecution.
Organize Crime Unit, 520-351-8897
The Organize Crime Unit is responsible for the investigation and preparation of cases for prosecution related to traditional and non-traditional organized crime, prison gangs and other violent persons/groups, murder for hire investigations, hate crimes, ritualistic crimes, civil disturbances, municipal employee investigations, and arson and gun investigations. The unit also investigates domestic and foreign terrorism and threats to public officials, provides threat assessments for the agency, and coordinates human trafficking/smuggling followup investigations with the Intelligence Unit. The Organize Crime Unit also coordinates criminal investigations with the Vice Unit.
