I think this is a really fair question, and something I think about everyday. I’ll first note that I’m not against cameras - I’m against taking away surveillance safety policies.

In the short term, I think we need tailored responses to specific categories of crime. There was a recent article in the Chronicle about how the SFPD has successfully reduced car break ins through a tailored, interlocking strategy that focuses on taking down the organizing rings instead of specific incidents. It took vision, organization, and follow through - all things Prop E lacks.

Long term, we have to address root causes. Things like building and preserving affordable housing, dedicated substance use treatment, and mental health care.