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What information should I have when I report drug activity?
The most important information is the address or a very detailed description of the address. The vehicles associated with the address with license plate numbers are very helpful. The names of the people who live at the residence if known. The time and days of the week when there is traffic at the residence allows police to allocate time efficiently. Providing your phone number allows police to contact you and ask any additional questions not addressed in the complaint.
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What is the Special Investigations Unit (SIU)?
The Special Investigations Unit of the Wheat Ridge Police Department is primarily responsible for the investigation of narcotics violations, gambling, prostitution, and organized crime. The unit is a member of the West Metro Drug Task Force and has intelligence networks with all law enforcement agencies in Jefferson County and throughout the state. If you have narcotics or vice-related information, you may call West Metro Drug Task Force at 303-424-4779.
2.
How do I inform the police department of any tips on drug/crime activities?
To report tips on drug activities you can call the police department at 303-237-2220 or contact the West Metro Drug Task Force directly at 303-424-4779. The tip will be taken and assigned to a detective.
3.
What do I do if there is a drug house on my street?
Document what is going on and contact the police department at 303-237-2220 or the drug task force at 303-424-4779. Please cooperate with the police and provide them with a contact phone number for you. The more you are involved the more success the police will have in eliminating the drug house on your street.
4.
How do I report meth information?
Meth has become a serious threat to our society and children. The Wheat Ridge Police Department urges citizens to report anyone who is selling this product and endangering more than themselves. You can make that report anonymously by calling 303-237-2220 or by calling the West Metro Drug Task Force 303-424-4779.
5.
Can I call with information and not give my name?
You can remain anonymous but it is much more helpful in the long run if police have your contact information in case questions arise later in an investigation.
6.
Who do I call when I smell a possible meth lab?
To report possible meth labs call the police department non-emergency line at 303-237-2220.
7.
What does a "Meth Lab" smell like?
There is not one particular smell associated with a meth lab. Smells can vary from the odor of various solvents, fuels, and drain cleaners to smells commonly associated with kitty litter or animal feces. The smells could be a combination of all these things.
8.
What information should I have when I report drug activity?
The most important information is the address or a very detailed description of the address. The vehicles associated with the address with license plate numbers are very helpful. The names of the people who live at the residence if known. The time and days of the week when there is traffic at the residence allows police to allocate time efficiently. Providing your phone number allows police to contact you and ask any additional questions not addressed in the complaint.
9.
What are some of the common signs of drug abuse and drug activity?
The following are some common signs of drug activity: high level of activity at the location; residents are always home and have very odd schedules; residence is not kept up and will go from being cared for to uncared for; hording of trash; odd items at the residence such as chemicals; residents typically do not care for themselves; they could be awake for days and then sleep for days; they may have deteriorating health and they may develop sores; residents are not living within their means, for example; they do not work but have all new cars and electronic devices.
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