Los Angeles Massage Parlors: Q&A with Det. MATTHEW PROKOSCH
… Q: So, did you ever think that you would one day be posing as a John, dealing with prostitutes and going undercover at illegal massage parlors? A: When I first became a police officer, no. However, when I joined the Vice/Narcotics Detail, I knew that was part of the job description — that in order to conduct vice operation I might have to pose as a John or customer. Yeah, I expected it. Q: How common are some of these crimes that the Vice Detail deals with? A: They are more common than normal citizens would think are occurring in Glendale. You have prostitution at the local motels that occurs on a daily basis. … Gambling and prostitution — it goes on a lot more than what normal citizens of Glendale would think and those are the problems we try to focus on. Q: Which is the most common?A: Most common, I would have to say prostitution. Q: Before you go undercover for a sting, what do you do to prepare? Do yo …
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