One thing I learned this morning researching(teacher on break without a tee time) it is VERY difficult to get exact records for free(visited Sumter, Lake and Marion websites). Many websites use averages, but the one I cited above appears to be the most accurate and reliable. They use the most recent and relevant data. But I will say, there are more incidents than referenced above by buggy. There was a swat team tear gas episode a couple years ago that I believe was under-reported. Look, I agree that we have a lower crime rate than most places, but I hope some of the latest incidents serve as a wake-up call to the possibilities. As we grow, there will be more issues and the more desperate individuals around us will be making their rounds more often.
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