The announcement comes after weeks of uncertainty surrounding BrookeJenkinsSF's approach to low-level drug crimes and amid a broader debate over San Francisco’s harm-reduction philosophy on combating the opioid overdose crisis.
Jenkins announced Tuesday that after a person accumulates five charges for misdemeanor drug or paraphernalia possession, her office will bundle the charges and direct them to the Community Justice Center.“Helping substance users access treatment and services through the Community Justice Center will save lives,” Jenkins said in a statement. “When someone reaches five citations for public drug use, that is a clear signal that they are in a crisis and need support.
Former District Attorney Chesa Boudin — who Jenkins helped oust as a leader of the recall campaign — declined to prosecute cases in which the only charge was a misdemeanor like drug paraphernalia possession. In her short time in office since being appointed by Mayor London Breed in July, Jenkins has vowed to place accountability on drug dealers, while sparing those in throes of addiction from harsh punishment.
The surge in enforcement drew swift criticism from some advocates and organizations, who argued it was at odds with the city’s policies on addiction treatment. The Examiner spoke with people who described police citing people for drug paraphernalia they received from a city-endorsed harm reduction program.
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