Benefits

The short and long-term benefits are invaluable to a municipality.

• A decrease in the crimes associated with drugs.

• A decline in drug-related street shootings and homicides

• Restored security for the residents and merchants

• Revitalization of run-down drug-infested neighborhoods

• An appealing climate for existing residents and merchants to stay in the city

• An appealing climate which will draw more good people and businesses to the city

• Restore confidence in city police and appreciation of their services

• Elimination of trash and litter

• Rebuild a tax base

• Easier and safer working conditions for police, fire, and emergency medical services

• Better and more efficient police response and service

• Good public relations

• Future development and progress