Welcome to the 628th meeting of the Rotary Club of Dixie Sunrise.
Many would think with the struggling economy that crime would be greatly increased. However, in St. George we are seeing reductions in part one crimes by nearly 8%. Part one crimes include: homicide, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, felony theft and vehicle theft. As we hear about these crimes in our community, especially the violent crimes, we feel badly when they happen, but unless they impact us personally, we simply go about our day. Some very good comments from Rotarians about what contributes to crime included: Drug abuse, desperation and gangs. What will force change to prevent these crimes. As we stop and think about it, are we as a society becoming “desensitized” to crime and violence? During primetime TV how many murders and other acts of violence do we (and our children) witness. What do our children learn from video games that glorifies violence? Are we shocked by this or are we getting used to it?
Drug abuse contributes to crime in our community. If we were able to eliminate drug abuse, we would eliminate many crimes against people, and property crimes to include theft and burglary. The St. George Police Department provides seven officers to the Washington County Drug and Gang Task Force. Task Force Officers focus on drug and gang crimes which prevents other crimes in our community. As community members what can we do to prevent crime? We must start with ourselves, our families, and our communities. Get involved! Know what our kids are doing and be involved in their lives. Do not allow them to be desensitized to violence. It is up to all of us to work together to maintain the great quality of life that we love about St. George!
Drug abuse contributes to crime in our community. If we were able to eliminate drug abuse, we would eliminate many crimes against people, and property crimes to include theft and burglary. The St. George Police Department provides seven officers to the Washington County Drug and Gang Task Force. Task Force Officers focus on drug and gang crimes which prevents other crimes in our community. As community members what can we do to prevent crime? We must start with ourselves, our families, and our communities. Get involved! Know what our kids are doing and be involved in their lives. Do not allow them to be desensitized to violence. It is up to all of us to work together to maintain the great quality of life that we love about St. George!
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