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Smith Street/Mission area and/or use the services provided in the area are trying to improve their lives, and this becomes difficult because of the drug users and sellers that have come into the area doing their unlawful business and creating problems such as assaults, thefts, rapes, robberies and burglaries. I am aware that the Mission does not allow subjects to stay or use their facility if they are under the influence of alcohol or drugs, so I believe that making this a S.O.D.A. area would not have a negative impact on those who need the local services and wish to improve their lives in a safer environment. I have made several narcotics arrests in this area and am very familiar with subjects who frequent and stay at the Mission. These subjects provide me with information on the narcotics trafficking and ask me to help clean the area up on a regular basis. 10.The area of Hewitt Ave from the 1000 block to the 3200 block and three blocks in each direction is currently a S.O.D.A area that I think should stay. I believe, based upon my experience and information provided to me by informants and other officers, that there has been an increase in activity from the 1000 block to the 2100 block and there is still some activity east of Broadway. 11.The 2900 block of Rucker Ave south to 4600 block is currently a S.O.D.A area that I believe should be eliminated. This area still has some activity, but it is usually at houses that are quickly dealt with. It is no longer an area where people loiter on the streets to engage in narcotics activity. 12.The area from the 4700 block of Evergreen south to the city limits and two blocks in each direction is a current S.O.D.A area and should remain one. I have made several arrests in this area, know of other officers doing the same, and know from informants that this continues to remain an area for high drug activity. This is supported by the statistics that show a 12% increase between 2005 and 2006. 13.The Everett Mall area is currently an active S.O.D.A area, but should be eliminated. I believe this because over the years I have seen the activity greatly decreasing and it continues to decrease. I don't know why but it appears from my experience on the streets and information from others that for some reason subjects involved in narcotics activity are choosing not to use this area. I do not make arrests very often in this area, don't know of other officers doing so, and it is not an area talked about by informants. 14.The last area I will discuss is currently not a S.O.D.A area but I believe should be added. This is the area of Casino Road. I believe the area should start at Evergreen Way and extend west to the Airport Road, plus SODA areas declaration Page 3 of 4 Officer Rabelos December 2007