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Merchants and residents urge more foot patrols as Sixth Street dealers and open drug‑use persist
Summary
Merchants, property owners and community groups told the Police Commission that Sixth Street (between Mission and Howard) has worsening open‑drug activity and assaults, calling for sustained foot beats and better coordination among SFPD, DPW and the Central Market Community Benefit District.
Residents and business owners from Sixth Street pressed the San Francisco Police Commission on Nov. 4 to take immediate steps to address persistent open‑drug dealing, public intoxication and threats that they say are driving away customers and jeopardizing worker safety.
Ellen Sotu, a project director with the Central Market Community Benefit District, described ongoing drug dealing, more aggressive street behavior, and a push of activity onto the Second Block of Sixth Street. She said recent redistricting moved parts of Sixth Street to Tenderloin Station but that merchants still need sustained beat officers south of Mission Street.…
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