"'We Need Help’ Fighting Drugs Was Key to Lower Winning Grant:" Key to this is "boots on the ground." In this case, active policing which means regular patrols that take action. A program in a community that has their at-risk participants exposed to such a high drug environment is likely to have little, if any impact. The only people to benefit are those receiving the funds for any services they provide in support of the effort. The number of people arrested and receiving high, cash only bail is increasing. We should applaud these judges. Presently, LTPD is too reactive, and must be proactive.