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[quote=Anonymous]The Forest Hills PSA has had the largest increase in crime of anywhere in the city (obviously not highest NUMBERS, biggest change) over the past few years. The data was from MPD crime cards, it was discussed at a meeting, Cheh may have been there, and confirmed by MPD. So, huge change is not an issue of perception or delicate sensibilities.

It's not just the Days Inn, visible drug dealing is now common throughout CP, Van Ness and around many buildings in Forest Hills, Chevy Chase DC, Cathedral Heights, etc. MPD focuses resources as they are able, there was already a portable MPD camera in the works for the corner of Connecticut and Brandywine prior to the shooting on Saturday. That will relocate dealers slightly and temporarily, then the camera will be needed elsewhere.

While many are new to these issues, there have been literally dozens of community meetings with MPD, ANCs, Bowser officials, etc. from CP to Forest Hills to Chevy Chase to Cathedral Heights over the past few years. Because of limitations in changes that can be made to how HF programs run and because of a 67% no paper rate by USAO and Council changing laws re: juveniles and misdemeanors, its like playing whack a mole.

The disinterest by homeowners who think it does not effect them does not help. That changed for some on Brandywine over the weekend. Bowser's push to lower homelessness as one of her signature achievements, while laudable, may be a pyric victory if it increases families heading out of DC and shrinks her tax base.

Besides the crime I just don't see how the financials of this work long term. I remember Clinton policies requiring job training or volunteering or education, now that is prohibited. I read that a shelter in the south tried to do so and was fined a staggering sum by HUD. I think it's healthier for people to work toward being self sustaining, especially when many of them are quite young. [/quote]

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