Fifth & Mission San Francisco Drug Arrests Are Surging. Here’s What That Means.
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Sep 13, 2023 San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood is experiencing a surge in drug arrests, with state agencies getting involved. The effectiveness of this strategy, as well as the controversy surrounding it, is explored. The crackdown has resulted in increased arrests and seizures, but experts question its impact on drug activities. The Department of Public Health advocates for compassionate treatment instead of incarceration. The history of policing in the Tenderloin, including the war on drugs, is also discussed.
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