Rafael Gutierrez said he witnessed brazen shoplifting every day. People filled laundry baskets and garbage bags with items. They emptied shelves and walked out with impunity. Some encounters turned violent, like when he had to dodge wine bottles being smashed on the floor. 10/19
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Without reliable police data to back up claims by Walgreens, the company gives people reason to question its motives. Shutting down a neighborhood’s only pharmacy is unpopular and blaming the closure on crime rather than a desire for higher profits would be a slick PR move. 11/19
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If stores weren’t reporting thefts to police to create an accurate record that journalists could look at, then Walgreens should release its internal loss reports to show how much product shrinkage each store experienced. 12/19
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Small businesses are also hurting from crime, and not just shoplifting. A decor store in the Excelsior recently closed because of repeated vandalism. The local owner wrote a heartfelt Nextdoor post that generated hundreds of comments and reactions. https://nextdoor.com/p/nKFbjbymPhq6 13/19
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“We experienced an insane amount of vandalism on our windows, our locks, our gates, and on our property within just one month of being there. And when we call the police department they never come out,” the owner wrote. 14/19
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“We are a small business that is just starting out and we wanted to bring nothing but greatness to the Excelsior District, where I was born and raised. Unfortunately the cost of all this vandalism has become too great for our small business.” 15/19
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San Francisco’s crime woes have become national news. Supervisor Ahsha Safai told the New York Times that City Hall “needs to act with a sense of urgency to reduce and deter the number of incidents of commercial retail theft.” https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/13/us/walgreens-store-closures-san-francisco.html … 16/19
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Residents are the biggest victims when their local business districts suffer. It’s time to tell public officials to prosecute organized retail theft and increase police patrols to deter crime. If you agree, join Stop Crime SF and add your name: https://stopcrimesf.com/sign-up 17/19
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A recent NPR report suggests more community policing can reduce serious crime without “having to lock up a bunch of people.” It said research “supports the case for police reform while also reminding us why police are important for public safety.” https://www.npr.org/sections/money/2021/04/20/988769793/when-you-add-more-police-to-a-city-what-happens … 18/19
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It’s possible to have lower crime without overcrowded jails. The key factor is deterrence. Safety and justice can go together. We can support police and prison reform while asking public officials to keep everyone safe. 19/19
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@chesaboudin just step down already. You’re not the person we need for this job. Your part is done.
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