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Committee forwards resolution urging SFPD to craft enforcement and intervention plan near parks and schools; sobering center discussed
Summary
Supervisor Steven Sherrill’s resolution urging SFPD and partner agencies to develop a coordinated enforcement and intervention plan near parks, playgrounds, schools and youth centers was forwarded with a positive recommendation. SFPD presented call and arrest data and officials described a planned sobering/deflection center intended to speed processing and connect people to treatment.
The Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee voted Thursday to forward a resolution urging the San Francisco Police Department, Department of Emergency Management and Department of Public Health to develop and implement a comprehensive enforcement and intervention plan addressing drug use and suspected drug activity within 250 feet of parks, playgrounds, schools and youth centers.
Supervisor Steven Sherrill said the resolution is aimed at protecting children and families by ensuring a clear, consistent and immediate response near sensitive public spaces. He noted operational barriers and asked departments to identify gaps and remedies.
Deputy Chief Derek Lieu of the San Francisco Police Department presented incident and…
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