[redwitch]

During my myriad drives around TV, I have seen several Sumter County Sheriff cars patrolling neighborhoods, not just the main roads. I have also seen them pulling over speeders, stop sign runners and other scofflawlers.

Personally, I'm of the opinion that having your home broken into is frightening but not life-threatening. Most burglars are careful to not break into an occupied home. There is no deadlier weapon than an automobile. My grandson was almost killed in an accident last year because someone felt the need to jump a red light. (Not sure how he wasn't severely injured given the condition of the vehicle in which he was riding.) So, I'm glad officers are trying to prevent thefts but I'm especially thankful they are trying to prevent accidents. Tickets are not just a source of revenue they are a very real reminder to slow down and follow traffic laws.

From what I can tell, the police/sheriffs are doing their best to catch these burglars but it will take some luck to do so. It will take an act of stupidity by the thieves or a neighbor catching them in the act. The police might stop a break-in by patrolling but catching someone would be sheer blind luck.