Troubled SF corridor sees 218 arrests in one month, police say
Briefly

Over the last month, the San Francisco Police Department intensified its enforcement efforts on the problematic Sixth Street corridor, resulting in 218 arrests. The majority of these arrests were drug-related, with additional arrests for outstanding warrants and other offenses. Chief Bill Scott emphasized the importance of ongoing efforts to improve conditions in the area. This initiative is part of a broader strategy that has successfully reduced crime in other parts of the city, revealing a downward trend in diverse crime categories, including thefts in the Tenderloin.
The SFPD has prioritized patrols on 6th Street, making 218 arrests in a month to tackle escalating drug use and crime in the area.
San Francisco's implementation of targeted arrests is yielding positive results, with a reported decrease in crime in the Tenderloin and citywide.
Read at SFGATE
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