Safer Cities Initiative Gets Public Hearing
Tamiko Nakamoto
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Safer Cities Initiative Gets Public Hearing
News Brief
DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES - This week the Police Commission will hold a
hearing on the 2-year-old Safer Cities Initiative. The high-profile
program, launched in September 2006, sent 50 extra police officers and
improvements such as more lighting and security cameras to Skid Row.
While city leaders have touted the drop in crime that has accompanied
the effort, critics have charged that the program criminalizes
homelessness and focuses on policing over treatment and housing. The
Tuesday, Nov. 18, meeting will include presentations from those on
both sides of the issue; invited speakers include representatives from
Skid Row missions, attorneys, low-income housing advocates and members
of the development community. The hearing will be held at 9:30 a.m. at
Parker Center, 150 N. Los Angeles St.
page 2, 11/17/2008
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