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Ther sheriff told the suprvisors that local people complain because they never see sheriffs department personnel. “That’s because none of our cars look like police cars,” Buntin said. He maintained that county cars will give the department added visibility and will serve as a deterent to crime. Experience indicates that crime decreases in areas where police are seen regularly, according to Buntin. “It’s important for the people to know that we are there,” he added.
“In the last two years, we’ve had a complete turnover in personnel,” the sheriff continued. "At least three (deputies) left because they couldn’t afford to furnish their own cars.” Since their departure, vehicle operating expenses have continued to rise, paced by gas price hikes and increases in insurance premiums, oil, tire and repair costs, he said.
“We feel we won’t be able to operate our own cars (for police work),” Buntin said. “The deputies can’t afford to go broke working for the county.” He stressed that no one on his staff has threatened to leave but added that this possibility must be considered.
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