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Working?

[Gmb727]

Originally Posted by 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.

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]

Originally Posted by 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?

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]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

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]

Originally Posted by 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.

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]

Originally Posted by John_W

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.



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.

[Two Bills]

Originally Posted by 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.

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]

Originally Posted by 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?

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

[BlackhawksFan]

Originally Posted by EdFNJ

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]

Originally Posted by 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?

Ask him next time.