Pontiac is located in the metro Detroit area and has a population of roughly 67,000. Prostitution has been identified as a problem in the city for decades, and generates complaints to police. In a recent example, in describing a recent prostitution sting, the Oakland County Sheriff said they chose to target the high-prostitution and drug area based on citizen complaints.  “These sorts of illegal activities degrade a neighborhood and will not be tolerated in Pontiac or anywhere in Oakland County.  Anyone having information about these or other types of crimes in Pontiac are encouraged to contact us. I thank the citizens for making specific complaints as active and involved citizens make for a safer community.”  Sex trafficking of children is also well-documented in the city.

To combat the consumer-level demand that drives prostitution, the Pontiac Police Department conducts periodic reverse stings, and has seized the vehicles of sex buyers.  The fine for retrieving an auto is typically $1,000 or more. They have also publicized the identities of individuals arrested for solicitation.