[KEVIN & JOSIE]

So many on this post suggest the solution is a loaded weapon next to their bed to use against an intruder. So many I'm sure have one. For a certified, properly trained individual, this may be indeed true. We are talking about a retirement community with single seniors, senior couples trying to live the rest of their lives in happiness and peace. Do we really want these seniors arming themselves and trying to use deadly force against an intruder? Do we really want to live with a loaded weapon next to our bed to feel safe? Do we want the intruders stealing and using these weapons? The Villages is a very affluent retirement community, and not exactly the cheapest place to live. Would it not make sense to possibly have the Districts or the developer hire some trained, possibly retired police officers to patrol assigned area, if for no other reason, to show a presence in the community? This may be all that is needed to put an end to the crimes before they balloon out of control. I've heard many suggest alarm systems and cameras. This may give you a sense of security, but from my own experience, if you are targeted and the criminal wants to break into your home, they will, and the alarm system will not do what it was intended to do. They will break in, grab, and run before authorities arrive. Criminals are great at disguise, and do not fear cameras. Hopefully these events are short lived, and all Villagers will be able to live their retirement years secure and peacefully.