Narcotics Report
This report has been customized for the lower Scott Avenue region, covering 6 blocks, from 200 to 800 Scott Avenue. This small region saw a remarkable increase in narcotic arrests, up 26% from last year, with female arrests increasing 40%. Although not confirmed, a large proportion of the females arrested for narcotics were also suspected of prostitution. The mayor's office has requested that further examination of the drug use of known prostitutes be conducted.
Narcotic Arrests, 200-800 Scott Avenue
| Last year | Current year | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 40 | 42 | +5% |
| Female | 60 | 84 | +40% |
| Total | 100 | 126 | +26% |
Narcotic Trends, 200-800 Scott Avenue
| Last year | Current year | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marijuana | 72% | 66% | -6% |
| Opium, Cocaine | 26% | 31% | +5% |
| Synthetics | 0 | 1% | +1% |
| Other | 2% | 2% | 0 |
Response Revealed
Encourage prostitutes to report serious offenses to the police.
Show/Hide DetailsPolice in some jurisdictions work hard to develop a good rapport with street prostitutes to persuade them to report juvenile prostitutes, violent clients, client robbery, etc., and to give evidence against pimps. Prostitutes who assist the police may require extra protection because they risk violent retaliation.
Response Revealed
Distribute information about known dangerous clients to prostitutes.
Show/Hide DetailsPolice in some jurisdictions distribute so-called “bad dates” lists to street prostitutes, warning them to stay away from clients who are known to assault prostitutes. Some people may view this as condoning prostitution, however.
