This sounds like a serious causation/correlation issue.  The uptick in crime correlates with the time of SB91, so it is assumed to be the cause.  It's an odd assumption given the national level problem with the opioid epidemic correlates with the same time period and that criminal activity is increasing even where the states have not enacted a bill like SB91.   Anyway you look at it, you need data and not just ill-informed reactions to make sure you are actually addressing the source of the problem.  My guess about the opioid epidemic is also pure speculation based on correlation. Hopefully the police department's numbers will be compared with L48 cities if they find an uptick to see if a national level problem is the more likely source of the problem.