'There is still a lot of work to do:' Business owners react to Seattle's crime crackdown plan

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The issue of violence in Seattle is not new, but the last month has been especially violent and mom-and-pop shops are the ones that have been hit the hardest by the rise in crime. FOX13

The Seattle Police Department is increasing their patrols on Third Avenue in Downtown in response to the recent violent crimes."I hope so, I definitely hope so. And so far, it seems like it's doing a good job," Dash said.

"I don't feel that just by having the police presence here is going to stop anything that would be occurring anyway," Peach said. The boutique has been in business for 25 years now, but like many business owners, she’s down profit due to shoplifting, encampments popping up and transients making a home outside her store.is making her feel safer..

"I'm very upset that it took two deaths within three days to have us go in the right direction," Sagan said. While she says today was the first time, she felt safe walking the area she says it's going to take consistent, long-term, sustainable and humane solutions to combat every issue downtown Seattle is facing before she opens up shop again.

"There is still a lot of work to do. The best thing I heard is it's just not policing and having more police presence, it's about encompassing approach, long-term approach to the issues we're having," Sagan said.They say they're hopeful things will shape up before they’re forced to close for good; between these new incentives, spring just around the corner and an increase in tourism, sales will be up -- boosting our local economy.

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