I can think of no more pressing need that Deltona has than a greater police presence. Not 2 days after my husband's car was broken into in our driveway did Sheriff Johnson have the audacity to say that crime is basically all our fault for leaving cars unsecured. Not only was my husband's car NOT unsecured, the break-in cost $2800 worth of damage. If a city Chief of Police were to say something so ignorant and derogatory, the city could seek disciplinary action. I actually read the entire report by the consultants and I am convinced.

We need more of a police presence to reduce the gang activity in this town. Safety should be our number 1 priority above anything else. The report also states that increased business will require an increased police presence, especially for retail. We have a HUGE new retail center under construction at I-4 and Howland and we are going to need more than the VCSD alone can provide us at their inflated costs.