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The Drug Enforcement and Conspiracy Group consists of three squads that are assigned to the Special Investigation Section of the Investigative Services Bureau. The squads are the Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU), the Drug Enforcement Administration/Scottsdale Police Task Force, and the Conspiracy Unit. Each squad is led by a sergeant, and the sergeants are supervised by a lieutenant.
The Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) is responsible for local drug investigations involving illegal drug activity. Such investigations include street level drug possession, sales, and trafficking, as well as prescription drug crimes, marijuana cultivation, and the manufacture of methamphetamine. This group investigates neighborhood complaints and assists Patrol Officers when needed.
The DEA/Scottsdale Police Task Force is an enforcement group that consists of Scottsdale detectives and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agents. The Scottsdale detectives are cross-trained, and deputized as federal task force officers. The task force focuses on investigating large scale drug trafficking organizations that have a connection to Scottsdale. Seizing ill-gotten assets from criminals and financially dismantling their organizations are also a responsibility of this group.
The Conspiracy Unit (CU) is responsible for the investigation of organized crime and major criminal conspiracies. They are also responsible for the installation and maintenance of technical surveillance equipment and systems. The CU assists other work groups within the police department, including Patrol, with special technical investigative assistance.
A recent seizure of marijuana, cash, and weapons:
TIPS…
Anyone wishing to report suspected illegal drug activity is encouraged to call the Drug Tip Line at 480-312-TIPS (8477). Please leave a message detailing the suspected illegal activity. It is very helpful if you are able to provide names, addresses, phone numbers, vehicle descriptions, and time of occurrences. You are welcome to provide your tip anonymously. If you would like to speak with one of our detectives, please leave your name and phone number, and we will return your call. These messages are reviewed several times per week, so if you have a police emergency that requires immediate assistance, please call 911. You may also contact us online by completing the Citizen Tip Form which is on the police department website, or follow this link:
Online Citizen Tip Form, English version
Online Citizen Tip Form, Spanish version
Do you have prescription drugs at home that are no longer needed? Help create a safer environment in your home by discarding them as soon as possible. The following websites have useful information on how to dispose of unused drugs in a safe, effective, and environmentally friendly manner:
How to dispose of your prescription drugs at home
Office of National Drug Control Policy- Proper Disposal of Prescription Drugs
FDA- How to Dispose of Unused Medicines
Additional Helpful and Informative Websites…
Drug-Free America
Office of National Drug Control Policy
Arizona Meth Project
U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
Arizona Office for Children, Youth and Families
Meth Resources
DEA- Street Smart Prevention
Northeast Coalition Against Meth
For Parents: The Anti-Drug
Did You Know…
Not only do you need to lock up your prescription medicines at home but also your cough syrups. Children and Teens are abusing over-the counter cough syrups, cough and cold tablets, and/or gel caps that are available in your local grocery/drug stores. DXM or Dextromethorphan is a cough-suppressing ingredient found in a variety of over-the counter cold and cough medications. Like PCP and Ketamine, dextromethorphan is a dissociative anesthetic, meaning DXM effects can include hallucinations.
What are the street names/slang terms for DXM?
Dex, Robo, Skittles, Triple C, Tussin
The effects of dextromethorphan abuse vary with the amount taken. Common DXM effects can include confusion, dizziness, double or blurred vision, slurred speech, impaired physical coordination, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, rapid heart beat, drowsiness, numbness of fingers and toes, and disorientation. DXM abusers describe different "plateaus" ranging from mild distortions of color and sound to visual hallucinations and "out-of-body," dissociative, sensations, and loss of motor control.
The abuse of cough medications including DXM can contain other ingredients, such as acetaminophen, which can be very dangerous when taken in large quantities. For example, large quantities of acetaminophen can damage the liver.
DXM is also sometimes abused with other drugs or alcohol, which can increase the dangerous physical effects.
Please assist us…
Recorded Telephone Tip Line at 480-312-8477. Please leave a message.
Online Citizen Tip Form, English version
Online Citizen Tip Form, Spanish version
Special Investigations Section personnel are not listed on this website for security reasons. However, messages left for investigators or supervisors on the Tipline will be routed to the appropriate person. We sincerely appreciate your interest in helping make our community safer and drug free. Thank you for your support.