vice squad

noun

plural vice squads
: a police squad charged with enforcement of laws concerning gambling, pornography, sex work, and the illegal use of liquor and narcotics

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The vice squad arrested Jenkins, booked him and released him. — Kai Bird, Washington Post, 9 Nov. 2022 My new theory is that Gio’s a dealer, and Deb will get screwed over in some major way that, years down the line, inspires her job on the vice squad. — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2025 Two days later, a vice squad shut the practice down, citing a city ordinance aimed at preventing prostitution. — Tyler Quattrin, Twin Cities, 19 June 2026 The group acts as decoys to lure in Internet pedophiles and then works with local law enforcement and vice squads to arrange in-person meetings and get the perpetrators arrested. — Gillian Telling, People.com, 24 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for vice squad

Word History

First Known Use

1905, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of vice squad was in 1905

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“Vice squad.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vice%20squad. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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