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EPISODE · Aug 20, 2025 · 13 MIN

Policing Prostitution: Tactics and Tensions

from Vice Squad · host Neon Nights

This episode delves into the complex world of vice policing, examining the tactics and tensions that arise when law enforcement targets prostitution. We'll hear from veteran vice detectives who share their perspectives on the challenges of investigating sex work, from gathering intelligence and conducting stings to navigating the legal grey areas. We'll also explore how these enforcement efforts impact the lives of sex workers, who often find themselves in precarious and dangerous situations despite the criminalization of their work. Through firsthand accounts and expert analysis, we'll unpack the ethical dilemmas and unintended consequences that arise when the criminal justice system clashes with the realities of the sex trade. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This episode delves into the complex world of vice policing, examining the tactics and tensions that arise when law enforcement targets prostitution. We'll hear from veteran vice detectives who share their perspectives on the challenges of investigating sex work, from gathering intelligence and conducting stings to navigating the legal grey areas. We'll also explore how these enforcement efforts impact the lives of sex workers, who often find themselves in precarious and dangerous situations despite the criminalization of their work. Through firsthand accounts and expert analysis, we'll unpack the ethical dilemmas and unintended consequences that arise when the criminal justice system clashes with the realities of the sex trade. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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