Crime Prevention Prostitution Offences

Prostitution Is A Crime

Prostitution causes serious community, social and health problems, including:

Increased danger to neighbourhood children, due to

Child exploitation
A higher volume of vehicular traffic
Discarded condoms and needles

Neighbourhood decay
High risk of contacting a sexually transmitted disease (STD), including HIV, hepatitis and gonorrhea

Anyone who is arrested for a prostitution-related crime may face the following consequences:

Arrest
Court appearance (which is open to the public)
A criminal record
Towing, seizure and possible forfeiture of the vehicle they were driving
The registered owner of the vehicle is notified of the circumstances behind the seizure of their property

NOTIFY THE POLICE

Prostitution offences are investigated by the Winnipeg Police Service Morals Unit. This unit is a component of the Vice Division. This unit is responsible for enforcing all related Criminal Code laws as well as the City of Winnipeg By-Laws regarding escort agencies and massage parlors.

If you have information regarding prostitution, notify the Morals Unit at telephone number 986-3464 or via Email. You can also fill out the online Prostitution Complaint Form.