(11:21) SALINAS- The Salinas police have began a crack down in the Chinatown neighborhood. The effort is part of a coordinated strategy to address homelessness and improve safety in the area. Since May 25th police have made over 100 arrests, focusing on violent criminals and drug dealers while helping homeless people escape the streets. The new strategy, which unites the City, the Police Department, the County, service providers, businesses, and property owners, focuses on providing a way out of homelessness. Whatever their other roles, partners in the effort also seek to help the homeless people they deal with get the services they need to escape the cycle of homelessness, crime, and victimization.
