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Homelessness and mental health issues leading to homelessness aren't really an issue the police can address alone. Housing is indeed a big part of the problem;
by et2o 8y ago
Homelessness and mental health issues leading to homelessness aren't really an issue the police can address alone. Housing is indeed a big part of the problem; other cities (New Orleans for example) have had excellent results relocating formerly homeless people into inexpensive apartments.
- redm 8y agoMaybe you haven't been harassed or panhandled while walking in SOMA and had the police just watch and ignore, but that is an issue the police can help with. I've also seen the police help, but it's few and far between because there are so few police on the streets in SOMA. It's not that the police are bad, that they are the cause, or they are the only solution. I think the police are probably underfunded, understaffed, and under supported; the issue is more systemic then specific as the author states. Edit: typo
- et2o 8y agoThat's fair. I haven't.