[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

Where are the number of police stations? There is the Sumter county Sheriff's at 466 & Morse. And a two man station in Brownwood. And the Marion County Sheriff on CR42. Are there others in TV?

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[Bizdoc]

Originally Posted by Carl in Tampa

I have no doubt. Several years ago one of our vacationing dispatchers was killed in a motorcycle accident in another state. When word came to us I was told to call the Sheriff's Office up there and get more information. I reached an answering machine that said "the deputy" was out of the office and would check messages on his return. It was so long ago that I don't recall the state, but it was somewhere between Pennsylvania and Tennessee.

Could be. There are parts of WV where there is only one deputy on duty at times. I'm sure that having more would be nice, but I also know that there are many areas that simply can't afford more.

Big cities have lots of money. Small rural towns and counties often don't.

[Carl in Tampa]

Originally Posted by Bizdoc

Could be. There are parts of WV where there is only one deputy on duty at times. I'm sure that having more would be nice, but I also know that there are many areas that simply can't afford more.

Big cities have lots of money. Small rural towns and counties often don't.

You jogged my memory. The accident was in West Virginia. When I finally got someone on the phone they were very sympathetic and helpful.

[Bizdoc]

Originally Posted by Carl in Tampa

You jogged my memory. The accident was in West Virginia. When I finally got someone on the phone they were very sympathetic and helpful.

Most of the LEOs that I knew in WV were decent, dedicated and brave men and women. They often had to go into situations without backup because there was no one else available and they could not turn away from their duty. In many places they put their life on the line for under $30,000 per year. Most had previously served their country in the military. They may be fewer in number, but are no less dedicated "big city" police.

And yes, they are typical of the many fine men and women who serve in rural areas. There are no finer folks on the job.