As someone living within the 250m buffer zone I can tell you that even those statistics are grossly under-reporting incidences. Unfortunately when this becomes the norm in your community you just learn to live with it.
This brings me to my question... At what point should I notify the police and how (I assume non-emergency line)? When I see 2 sketchy dudes exchanging stuff from their suitcases? When I actually see drugs being consumed? When its a situation I feel as though members of the public would feel uncomfortable?
I also have some frustrations with the increased police presence. While it helps, I feel as though they could do more then just go for bike rides down the bike lanes. It may give the public a perception of safety but the drug deals and consumption is going on in the backalleys and between buildings. Numerous times I've seen druggies hang out outside my condo gym hidden from street view, 10 feet away from where I'm working out.
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