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HRI has offered a plan to meet Santa Ana's recommendations. Santa Ana should now choose to work <br />with HRI to protect the health and safety of Santa Ana residents and all Californians. <br />SSPs are evidence -based public health and medical interventions. Their operation should not be <br />restricted by politicians with no training in either field. Restricting SSPs does not stop drug use, it simply <br />makes it more dangerous. The consequences of re -using or sharing injection equipment are incurable <br />disease and death at incredible cost to the public, both financially and in the emotional toll on the <br />community that comes with preventable morbidity and mortality. If the city of Santa Ana is truly concerned <br />about syringe litter or community safety, we strongly suggest that they fully support and work in <br />conjunction with HRI to make the program even more effective and alleviate any remaining concern. <br />Sincerely, <br />Amy Lieberman <br />Senior Attorney, Harm Reduction Legal Project <br />Network for Public Health Law <br />