600-35 Nuisance Abatement

Question 1

Patrol divisions’ _______ and ________ are responsible for addressing nuisance property issues in their area.

Answer 1

differential response teams (DRTs), divisional tactical units (DTUs)

Question 2

When an officer identifies or is notified (e.g., at a civic meeting) of a potential nuisance and the officer believes the information meets the criteria of a common nuisance or public nuisance, the officer shall

Answer 2

inform the concerned division’s DTU supervisor of the problem. The officer shall also notify a FAST Unit supervisor of the potential nuisance and communicate as much information as possible (e.g., types of offenses taking place, how the officer became aware of the nuisance, any citizen contact information, and the name and contact number of the division’s DTU supervisor).

Question 3

Common Nuisance.

Answer 3

Prostitution, promotion of prostitution, or aggravated promotion of prostitution.

Gambling, gambling promotion, or communicating gambling information.

Discharging a firearm in a public place or reckless discharge of a firearm.

Engaging in organized criminal activity as a member of a combination.

Delivering, possessing, manufacturing, or using a controlled substance.

Trafficking of persons.

Any other conduct or condition as described specifically in the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code §125.001 or other law.

Question 4

Combination

Answer 4

Three or more persons who collaborate in conducting criminal activities.

Question 5

What does F.A.S.T. unit stand for?

Answer 5

FORFEITURE ABATEMENT SUPPORT TEAM