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Crime rates are on the rise in cities like Portland, Tacoma, Seattle, Oakland, San Francisco, and Los Angeles due to issues such as homelessness, drug addiction (especially meth and opioids), poverty, and disparities in wealth. These cities are implementing various strategies to address these problems including community engagement, programs for youth crime prevention, legalizing small drug amounts for treatment, working with local communities and advisory boards, increasing police presence in high-crime areas, improving lighting and surveillance systems, and focusing on addressing root causes like homelessness and drug addiction. The cities are striving to collaborate with residents to enhance safety through initiatives like the Oakland Community Policing Advisory Board and the Community Safety Partnership in Los Angeles.
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