“The deflection program—spearheaded by Chair Vega Pederson among other county leaders—would allow people caught using drugs to avoid arrest and possibly walk away without mandated treatment when House Bill 4002 goes into effect on Sept. 1.”
So, back to where we were under 110… no punishment and no treatment. How did that work out again?
They’re using the sidewalks as treatment beds and the cops as nurses. Works as expected.