Jackie Fielder's upcoming Question Time will focus on the shift of drug sales from the Tenderloin to the Mission, a direct result of increased police presence in the Tenderloin. Despite significant law enforcement efforts, such as recent arrests yielding minimal results, experts suggest that a more comprehensive strategy is necessary. The Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee plans to discuss implementing a "Drug Market Intervention strategy," which historically has facilitated more positive outcomes through cooperation between law enforcement and social services to address addiction and assist nonviolent dealers.
Addiction is a complex social and economic problem that can't be solved by law enforcement alone.
The strategy used by Kennedy's team during the crack epidemic consisted of arresting violent dealers and hosting interventions for nonviolent dealers.
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