dist1646
Ultimate Member
Word on the street is that Jim DeWees intends to stand up a full time SWAT unit as well as a motorcycle unit, among other grandiose plans - something I specifically asked Pacelli about and which is what led to the mention of militarization. Whatever else Jim DeWees might do should he be elected Sheriff I can all but guarantee that you will see a dramatic increase in traffic enforcement and SWAT call outs. In my opinion, Carroll County doesn't need either. Neither one is going to reverse the tide of crime. The only way to do that is with community involvement and good intelligence gathering.
Agreed! I am totally on board with targeting heroin use in Carroll Co. also. It has become a significant problem in the county and is resulting in increased criminal activity as demonstrated by the rash of robberies in the Eldersburg area. Druggies will commit crime to fund their habit and dealers will use violence to protect their profits and territory. The citizens will suffer! DeWees increased traffic enforcement will only serve as a method of revenue enhancement.