The San Francisco Police Department has maintained a constant presence at the 16th Street BART plaza for over four weeks, focusing on drug-related arrests and creating a safer environment. Residents have reported noticeable improvements, with fewer people loitering and less litter. Initial raids resulted in several arrests and drug seizures. Community members and business owners express their appreciation for the changes, indicating that while the plaza is becoming more inviting, sidestreets still need attention. A mobile command center has been implemented for ongoing police operations in the area.
The operation started on the night of March 5, when police officers conducted a raid at the plaza that resulted in four arrests - all drug-related - and the seizure of a little over an ounce of narcotics.
It's been really nice to have a nice, clean square across the street that feels inviting and safe for folks to come down to the area...whatever it takes at this point to clean up this area a little bit.
A week later, Mission residents watched as the department wheeled a mobile command center the size of a bus onto the southwest plaza.
Things are looking way better...Fewer people hanging out and less garbage, accumulated overnight, in front of her door.
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