[Carl in Tampa]

A friend of mine laid down her purse momentarily at the self-check out at Walmart. The purse was taken during her moment of inattention. She notified the Marion County Sheriff's Office. Investigators retrieved pictures from several surveillance cameras.

They immediately posted still photos of the person who took the purse on the Marion County Sheriff's Office Facebook page, and in the Villages Sun newspaper with a request that the public assist in identifying the person.

The next day the person, who apparently had seen her photo on Facebook, returned the purse, claiming it was taken by accident. The surveillance video apparently contradicts this story. Charges are pending.

Great Job by the Marion County Sheriff's Office.

[graciegirl]

Great news. Thank you for reminding us how well we are protected by these fine men and women.

From staying in the background for over a year, reading all the posts there are and finally registering with TOTV, it's sad that when a law enforcement agency does something good, there is 1 reply, which is positive. However, when someone gets stopped or someone has an unfavorable meeting with a law enforcement officer, the damning begins. WHY?

[Sable99]

Originally Posted by Callaway Guy

From staying in the background for over a year, reading all the posts there are and finally registering with TOTV, it's sad that when a law enforcement agency does something good, there is 1 reply, which is positive. However, when someone gets stopped or someone has an unfavorable meeting with a law enforcement officer, the damning begins. WHY?

Maybe because the original post wasn't even posted an hour ago and everyone is enjoying their Sautrday evening.

I'm not in TV but i always appreciate the police.

[tomwed]

He just posted at 6:29pm.
The police did a great job. I like how there are cameras all over the place and how the police have a facebook presence that a lot of people must check.

[theorem painter]

I have found that the residents of The Villages are very pro law enforcement. Yes, you might get someone complaining about being stopped for speeding but they certainly wouldn't be accusing the officer of not doing their job. Thirty five years of working in law enforcement and I can say that people here are respectful and very proud of the job that our county sheriffs do everyday.

[dbussone]

Originally Posted by theorem painter

I have found that the residents of The Villages are very pro law enforcement. Yes, you might get someone complaining about being stopped for speeding but they certainly wouldn't be accusing the officer of not doing their job. Thirty five years of working in law enforcement and I can say that people here are respectful and very proud of the job that our county sheriffs do everyday.

And thank you for your service.

[Sandtrap328]

Isn't it wonderful that a non-violent purse snatching is news worthy in The Villages as the crime that the Sheriff will investigate? I am visiting in the Washington DC area right now and there are shootings, armed robberies, and strongarm robberies that are fairly commonplace here.

Ah, it will be great to get back to The Villages in a couple more days.

[tomwed]

[QUOTE=Sandtrap328;1103364]Isn't it wonderful that a non-violent purse snatching is news worthy in The Villages as the crime that the Sheriff will investigate? I am visiting in the Washington DC area right now and there are shootings, armed robberies, and strongarm robberies that are fairly commonplace here.

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[bargee]

Hats off to the "LEOs" everywhere

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by Carl in Tampa

A friend of mine laid down her purse momentarily at the self-check out at Walmart. The purse was taken during her moment of inattention. She notified the Marion County Sheriff's Office. Investigators retrieved pictures from several surveillance cameras.

They immediately posted still photos of the person who took the purse on the Marion County Sheriff's Office Facebook page, and in the Villages Sun newspaper with a request that the public assist in identifying the person.

The next day the person, who apparently had seen her photo on Facebook, returned the purse, claiming it was taken by accident. The surveillance video apparently contradicts this story. Charges are pending.

Great Job by the Marion County Sheriff's Office.

I might have shared that Facebook page. It is great how some law enforcement organizations are using Facebook as a tool for criminal apprehension as well as pro-actively to prevent crime. I also really like the Crisis Team on Marion County Sheriff's web-page. It helps educate about mental health problems and lessens the stigma attached. Crisis Intervention Specialists | Marion County Sheriff

https://www.nami.org/

Victim Services Directory

https://www.facebook.com/marioncosheriffs

[surgees]

wholeheartedly!!!!

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by theorem painter

I have found that the residents of The Villages are very pro law enforcement. Yes, you might get someone complaining about being stopped for speeding but they certainly wouldn't be accusing the officer of not doing their job. Thirty five years of working in law enforcement and I can say that people here are respectful and very proud of the job that our county sheriffs do everyday.

[Carl in Tampa]

Two of the Marion County Sheriff's Office programs that I value highly are related to Emergency Response to severe weather situations.

The CERT (Citizen's Emergency Response Team) is comprised of volunteers who train in how to care for themselves and their immediate neighbors in the aftermath of disasters.

The MERT (Marion Emergency Radio Team) is comprised of licensed amateur (Ham) radio operators who are trained in passing emergency communications by short wave when normal communications facilities are disabled by disaster. You will find the Villages Amateur Radio Club has many members who are volunteers in this program.

More information on CERT and MERT at EM Volunteer Programs | Marion County Sheriff

More information on the Villages Amateur Radio Club at K4VRC - Villages Amateur Radio Club

[MelZ]

Originally Posted by Carl in Tampa

Two of the Marion County Sheriff's Office programs that I value highly are related to Emergency Response to severe weather situations.

The CERT (Citizen's Emergency Response Team) is comprised of volunteers who train in how to care for themselves and their immediate neighbors in the aftermath of disasters.

The MERT (Marion Emergency Radio Team) is comprised of licensed amateur (Ham) radio operators who are trained in passing emergency communications by short wave when normal communications facilities are disabled by disaster. You will find the Villages Amateur Radio Club has many members who are volunteers in this program.

More information on CERT and MERT at EM Volunteer Programs | Marion County Sheriff

More information on the Villages Amateur Radio Club at K4VRC - Villages Amateur Radio Club

The Villages has it's own CERT Organization

CERT of The Villages Home Page