The Budget and Appropriations Committee revealed that the Lurie Administration's approach to the War on Drugs and homelessness is straining San Francisco's public safety system. District Attorney Brooke Jenkins highlighted the dramatic increase in cases her office faces, exacerbated by more arrests for minor crimes and limited options for diversion. Jenkins argues that cuts to her office would compromise safety and efficiency, potentially leading to a backlog of prosecutions. The hearing was called to emphasize the need for full funding amidst broader budget cuts to other departments.
The price of the Lurie Administration's War on Drugs and Homeless People is a lot higher than just police overtime.
If her office had to take the same 15 percent cut as everyone else, it could result in the suspension of misdemeanor prosecutions.
We are at peak capacity, and cuts can threaten the team.
It can take as long as 500 days to resolve cases, much longer than pre-pandemic days.
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