Deputy at Lake Sumter Landing

[Flatlander]

I’ve seen a deputy sitting in his car or walking around the square every day for the last few days. Anyone know why he’s there?

[dewilson58]

Doing his job ???

[EdFNJ]

To make sure Panera is really giving free unlimited coffee every day until labor day?

[Bay Kid]

Just in case the garbage mouth lady from Maine comes back.

[graciegirl]

I’ve seen a deputy sitting in his car or walking around the square every day for the last few days. Anyone know why he’s there?

I don't know. I am glad he/she is there. Hope all folks who spot him/her, smile and wave.

[Chi-Town]

I'm going to guess it's to remind people of social distancing. But LSL has been pretty empty.

[DeanFL]

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Probably to provide fodder for a ToTV posting.
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[billethkid]

I was driving my golf cart headed away from Lake Sumter Landing when the glove box popped open. I pulled to the side of the road, put on my flasher, to close it up. A police car pulled along side and asked if there was anything he could do to help.

I said I was fine.....and thanked him for being there!!

Thank you to the three counties and State police that are out there for us every day.

[John_W]

I'm going to guess it's to remind people of social distancing. But LSL has been pretty empty.

I think you're right. Back in April and May that online Villages newspaper, that actually hates TV, was publishing daily photos of people at LSL sitting at the picnic tables or line dancing to the piped in radio station. Here's an example from an April 28, 2020 article by Larry Groom.

https://scontent-mia3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/107104811_1664937447004114_503154843106959781_n.jp g?_nc_cat=109&_nc_sid=8024bb&_nc_ohc=AqHk-NsUbUQAX-B5NwO&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-2.xx&oh=4bd1b140563d047fa6b9a1657486922f&oe=5F21F70A

After President Trump and Governor DeSantis both praised TV on keeping safe, they wrote this;

For instance, a long line of area residents clearly ignoring the social distancing guidelines of staying six feet apart gathered outside Fresh Market on Tuesday as they waited to get in the store to take advantage of sales on ground chuck and chicken. A similar scene unfolded recently outside Red Sauce in Lake Sumter Landing as residents packed together in a large crowd while awaiting to-go orders.

Local residents also were seen crowded around restaurant bars after news of the virus and the need to practice social distancing first surfaced. Golfers were seen in groups on several courses. And Sumter County sheriff’s deputies have been called to disperse crowds from an area near the Lake Sumter bridge and the town square area of Lake Sumter Landing, where a large fence has been erected around the town square area and chairs and picnic tables have been roped off to keep residents from using them.

[Stu from NYC]

Doing his job and we should all thank him for doing it.

[VApeople]

Doing his job and we should all thank him for doing it.

I completely agree!

[Flatlander]

Wow! I asked a simple question. Really didn’t expect that to generate so many snide answers. I was a Sheriff’s Deputy for 25 years. So I also appreciate the work they do. Agencies can’t afford to park a car at a mostly empty square for several days without a reason. I just inquired if anyone knew why as there was no obvious reason. Nothing more.

[Stu from NYC]

Wow! I asked a simple question. Really didn’t expect that to generate so many snide answers. I was a Sheriff’s Deputy for 25 years. So I also appreciate the work they do. Agencies can’t afford to park a car at a mostly empty square for several days without a reason. I just inquired if anyone knew why as there was no obvious reason. Nothing more.

Welcome to TTOV. Ask a question and get a smorgasbord of answers

[fdpaq0580]

Wow! I asked a simple question. Really didn’t expect that to generate so many snide answers. I was a Sheriff’s Deputy for 25 years. So I also appreciate the work they do. Agencies can’t afford to park a car at a mostly empty square for several days without a reason. I just inquired if anyone knew why as there was no obvious reason. Nothing more.

I'm thinking that he/she may be their at someone's request to be a deterrent for any possible mischief. I see law enforcement vehicles parked in many places to act as a deterrent to potential crime or to be a visual reminder to obey the law.
If you happen to be in the area and are curious, why not ask your fellow officer "what's up".

Stay well. Stay safe. Peace!
Oh, and Thanks for your 25 years of service.

[John41]

I have seen deputies park at various places around The Villages. I think they are off duty just to deter crime as there were a few purse snatching a few months ago.

[Rwirish]

Working?

[Gmb727]

Wow! I asked a simple question. Really didn’t expect that to generate so many snide answers. I was a Sheriff’s Deputy for 25 years. So I also appreciate the work they do. Agencies can’t afford to park a car at a mostly empty square for several days without a reason. I just inquired if anyone knew why as there was no obvious reason. Nothing more.

Sorry Flatlander, people seem to be a bit on edge these days. Even in Americas friendliest hometown. I have turned off the news and my outlook has improved a bit. Of course, I won't know if the world is ending but that's OK. Thank you for your service !

[Girlcopper]

I’ve seen a deputy sitting in his car or walking around the square every day for the last few days. Anyone know why he’s there?
Hmmmm. Deputy in the square.......hmmmmmm.......he has alot of nerve walking and driving through an area he works in. Is this question a joke??

[Woolyg]

Welcome to TTOV. Ask a question and get a smorgasbord of answers

And complaints about anything someone wants to complain about. :)

[akerwin1909]

I’m also glad he’s there! If residents were told about every threat or Policing activity we’d all be hiding in our homes. Thank God for the Police/Sheriff in every area.

[Bridget Staunton]

Thank to our wonderful men & women in blue. I have a tremendous amount of respect for them. My beautiful niece is a Women in blue. My sweetheart father in law now up above was a Chicago cop. Dad I still love and Admire you

[Joanne19335]

Wow! I asked a simple question. Really didn’t expect that to generate so many snide answers. I was a Sheriff’s Deputy for 25 years. So I also appreciate the work they do. Agencies can’t afford to park a car at a mostly empty square for several days without a reason. I just inquired if anyone knew why as there was no obvious reason. Nothing more.

I am GUESSING the deputy is there to prevent large groups from congregating, playing music from radios and dancing while potentially spreading the virus. I hate to think it might be to prevent looting.

[mydavid]

I think you're right. Back in April and May that online Villages newspaper, that actually hates TV, was publishing daily photos of people at LSL sitting at the picnic tables or line dancing to the piped in radio station. Here's an example from an April 28, 2020 article by Larry Groom.

https://scontent-mia3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/107104811_1664937447004114_503154843106959781_n.jp g?_nc_cat=109&_nc_sid=8024bb&_nc_ohc=AqHk-NsUbUQAX-B5NwO&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-2.xx&oh=4bd1b140563d047fa6b9a1657486922f&oe=5F21F70A

After President Trump and Governor DeSantis both praised TV on keeping safe, they wrote this;

For instance, a long line of area residents clearly ignoring the social distancing guidelines of staying six feet apart gathered outside Fresh Market on Tuesday as they waited to get in the store to take advantage of sales on ground chuck and chicken. A similar scene unfolded recently outside Red Sauce in Lake Sumter Landing as residents packed together in a large crowd while awaiting to-go orders.

Local residents also were seen crowded around restaurant bars after news of the virus and the need to practice social distancing first surfaced. Golfers were seen in groups on several courses. And Sumter County sheriff’s deputies have been called to disperse crowds from an area near the Lake Sumter bridge and the town square area of Lake Sumter Landing, where a large fence has been erected around the town square area and chairs and picnic tables have been roped off to keep residents from using them.
Maybe they are just reporting on what they see.:ho:

[Two Bills]

Wow! I asked a simple question. Really didn’t expect that to generate so many snide answers. I was a Sheriff’s Deputy for 25 years. So I also appreciate the work they do. Agencies can’t afford to park a car at a mostly empty square for several days without a reason. I just inquired if anyone knew why as there was no obvious reason. Nothing more.

Go over and ask the Deputy.
Probably won't shoot you for that!

[Dana1963]

It’s about time most cities have a foot patrol, Community Policing involved with the Public. Police can not see everything driving in a vehicle concentrating on driving.

[lorinelson13]

Why not ask him?

[noslices1]

I’ve seen a deputy sitting in his car or walking around the square every day for the last few days. Anyone know why he’s there?

I’m sure he will tell you if you ask him.

[BlackhawksFan]

To make sure Panera is really giving free unlimited coffee every day until labor day?

Thanks for the laugh

[Denvercane]

I guess I don't understand your post. Are you complaining..? Some people are never happy. Did you happen to walk up and THANK Him.

[kendi]

I’ve seen a deputy sitting in his car or walking around the square every day for the last few days. Anyone know why he’s there?

Ask him next time.

[Stu from NYC]

Somebody should have bought the officer a donut to go with the free panera coffee.

[Eg_cruz]

Wow! I asked a simple question. Really didn’t expect that to generate so many snide answers. I was a Sheriff’s Deputy for 25 years. So I also appreciate the work they do. Agencies can’t afford to park a car at a mostly empty square for several days without a reason. I just inquired if anyone knew why as there was no obvious reason. Nothing more.
Simply answer.....go ask him as a fellow officers

[Kgcetm]

Probably working.

[Dust Bunny]

Why not ask him?

[SUENRAN]

It is called Community Policing, putting the officers in the community to be visible and available to respond to an emergency. Thank you for being there!

[ProfessorDave]

Wow! I asked a simple question. Really didn’t expect that to generate so many snide answers. I was a Sheriff’s Deputy for 25 years. So I also appreciate the work they do. Agencies can’t afford to park a car at a mostly empty square for several days without a reason. I just inquired if anyone knew why as there was no obvious reason. Nothing more.

"Scratch any cynic and you will find a disappointed idealist.”
You asked a very reasonable question - curiosity is a great trait to have - don't let the cynical responses change that in you.

[theruizs]

Wow! I asked a simple question. Really didn’t expect that to generate so many snide answers. I was a Sheriff’s Deputy for 25 years. So I also appreciate the work they do. Agencies can’t afford to park a car at a mostly empty square for several days without a reason. I just inquired if anyone knew why as there was no obvious reason. Nothing more.
Unfortunately, you’ll need a thick skin if you use TOTV. There is a small group of long time members who post a lot, almost every thread, and often to just get a rise out of people or to show how clever they are.

[bgamble3]

I think you're right. Back in April and May that online Villages newspaper, that actually hates TV, was publishing daily photos of people at LSL sitting at the picnic tables or line dancing to the piped in radio station. Here's an example from an April 28, 2020 article by Larry Groom.

https://scontent-mia3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/107104811_1664937447004114_503154843106959781_n.jp g?_nc_cat=109&_nc_sid=8024bb&_nc_ohc=AqHk-NsUbUQAX-B5NwO&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-2.xx&oh=4bd1b140563d047fa6b9a1657486922f&oe=5F21F70A

After President Trump and Governor DeSantis both praised TV on keeping safe, they wrote this;

For instance, a long line of area residents clearly ignoring the social distancing guidelines of staying six feet apart gathered outside Fresh Market on Tuesday as they waited to get in the store to take advantage of sales on ground chuck and chicken. A similar scene unfolded recently outside Red Sauce in Lake Sumter Landing as residents packed together in a large crowd while awaiting to-go orders.

Local residents also were seen crowded around restaurant bars after news of the virus and the need to practice social distancing first surfaced. Golfers were seen in groups on several courses. And Sumter County sheriff’s deputies have been called to disperse crowds from an area near the Lake Sumter bridge and the town square area of Lake Sumter Landing, where a large fence has been erected around the town square area and chairs and picnic tables have been roped off to keep residents from using them.

Larry Croom used to be the Editor of The Daily Sun. You used Larry Groom (misspelled?)

[sloanst]

With the resent Trump parade, the animosity that was illustrated and that the video was published on youtube, I would expect a larger assembly of more radical elements. I would hope a permanent deputy presence continues in case of a demonstration by BLM and/or AntiFa would start and result in the destruction of our village squares. At least the call would go out to law enforcement to take action if such threats become apparent.

[kcrazorbackfan]

Wow! I asked a simple question. Really didn’t expect that to generate so many snide answers. I was a Sheriff’s Deputy for 25 years. So I also appreciate the work they do. Agencies can’t afford to park a car at a mostly empty square for several days without a reason. I just inquired if anyone knew why as there was no obvious reason. Nothing more.

Thank you for your service; I was a State Trooper for 25 yrs; this forum has a lot of people that TRY to be cute and make jokes about Law Enforcement Officers and donuts; with all the hate against LEO’s now, I’ve started realizing that they’re just part of the problem.

If they could have only ever put on that uniform and strapped that weapon on.........

[TomPerrett]

Probably because there’s always a lot of trouble there from drinking. LSL is the place to go to get low life drunk in the villages. To bad but true

[dewilson58]

Probably because there’s always a lot of trouble there from drinking. LSL is the place to go to get low life drunk in the villages. To bad but true


lovely

[billethkid]

Unfortunately, you’ll need a thick skin if you use TOTV. There is a small group of long time members who post a lot, almost every thread, and often to just get a rise out of people or to show how clever they are.

Very easy to ignore.

[Aloha Cleaning]

Wow! I asked a simple question. Really didn’t expect that to generate so many snide answers. I was a Sheriff’s Deputy for 25 years. So I also appreciate the work they do. Agencies can’t afford to park a car at a mostly empty square for several days without a reason. I just inquired if anyone knew why as there was no obvious reason. Nothing more.
Thank you for the 25 years of service ♡

[billethkid]

Probably because there’s always a lot of trouble there from drinking. LSL is the place to go to get low life drunk in the villages. To bad but true

Minority report duly noted.

[Davelinda91]

They should pack in the Cody’s parking lot. I went In today to see the extensive remodel I read about. The bar was packed, the outside patio was packed, no social distancing going on in there. I turned around and left. Who’s checking the 50 percent capacity rule?

[BryanP]

You asked:. What was he doing there??
-i don't know, what was he doing??
(Weren't you there)?

[Stu from NYC]

Thank you for your service; I was a State Trooper for 25 yrs; this forum has a lot of people that TRY to be cute and make jokes about Law Enforcement Officers and donuts; with all the hate against LEO’s now, I’ve started realizing that they’re just part of the problem.

If they could have only ever put on that uniform and strapped that weapon on.........

First thank you for your service.

I made a donut joke earlier in this thread and will explain.

My first comment was that I was very happy he was there to protect us. It is horrible that all police officers are being harassed and not supported by the officials in the cities they serve.

Later on after the OP had his answer and found out Panera was offering free coffee I made a comment about getting him a free donut. Didnt think that was a big deal and if bothers you sorry but thought it was funny.

Have gotten some great info on this site and do have a habit of making a few jokes and keeping entertained while being socially distanced.

[Rango]

Doing his job ???

:bigbow::bigbow:

[TimeForChange]

Wow! I asked a simple question. Really didn’t expect that to generate so many snide answers. I was a Sheriff’s Deputy for 25 years. So I also appreciate the work they do. Agencies can’t afford to park a car at a mostly empty square for several days without a reason. I just inquired if anyone knew why as there was no obvious reason. Nothing more.

Been here eight years and have seen many Sumter Deputy's in Sumter Landing. Glad he is there.

[BobnBev]

Wow! I asked a simple question. Really didn’t expect that to generate so many snide answers. I was a Sheriff’s Deputy for 25 years. So I also appreciate the work they do. Agencies can’t afford to park a car at a mostly empty square for several days without a reason. I just inquired if anyone knew why as there was no obvious reason. Nothing more.

Welcome, Flatlander. What county in MD, my wife is from there. I also was a LEO for 38 years. Glad those days are in the rearview mirror.

[BobnBev]

BTW, I LOVE donuts.:MOJE_whot::1rotfl::clap2:

[Stu from NYC]

BTW, I LOVE donuts.:MOJE_whot::1rotfl::clap2:

If I owned a donut shop would encourage police to come for the protection not to mention to say thank you.

[Girlcopper]

Wow! I asked a simple question. Really didn’t expect that to generate so many snide answers. I was a Sheriff’s Deputy for 25 years. So I also appreciate the work they do. Agencies can’t afford to park a car at a mostly empty square for several days without a reason. I just inquired if anyone knew why as there was no obvious reason. Nothing more.
As a former police ofc, Im a little surprised that you wouldnt just walk up to him and let him know and then ask if he was there because of some issues.

[Stu from NYC]

As a former police ofc, Im a little surprised that you wouldnt just walk up to him and let him know and then ask if he was there because of some issues.

Good point

[Flatlander]

Welcome, Flatlander. What county in MD, my wife is from there. I also was a LEO for 38 years. Glad those days are in the rearview mirror.

Anne Arundel County.

[karostay]

Hiding from BLM possibly

[BobnBev]

Anne Arundel County.She's from Harford County, Bel Air to be more specific.