As crime surges to an all-time high under the Biden administration, a Florida sheriff has come up with a solution to crack down on crime.
Sheriff Bob Johnson of Santa Rosa County encouraged civilians last week to take matters into their own hands after a homeowner shot an intruder last month.
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“If somebody’s breaking into your house, you’re more than welcome to shoot them in Santa Rosa County, and we prefer that you do, actually…you’ll save the taxpayers money.” pic.twitter.com/0DN7Y8iDQO
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“If somebody is breaking into your house, you’re more than welcome to shoot at them in Santa Rosa County,” Johnson said. “We prefer that you do actually.”
According to the Florida statute, residents are allowed to use force to protect their homes and in defense of their property.
“A person who is in a dwelling or residence in which the person has a right to be has no duty to retreat and has the right to stand his or her ground and use or threaten to use,” the statute states.
Johnson previously said that shooting intruders “save taxpayer’s money,” and threatened anyone who chooses to break into homes in his county.
“We have a gun safety class we put on every other Saturday and if you take that you’ll shoot a lot better and hopefully save taxpayer’s money,” the sheriff said.
This comes after Prosecutor Melissa Nelson introduced her aggressive plan to combat rising crime in Florida.
Nelson’s plan includes tying gun violence with the display of weapons in musical videos and seeking harsh punishment for those involved in violent gun crimes, which has led to low homicide rates, compared to the nearby areas and other states.
“After experiencing a substantial downturn in violent gun crime in 2021, we continue to work together to combat violent crime in hopes that this trend continues,” Nelson told reporters. “Currently, we remain on par with last year’s numbers. Improving public safety and fighting violent crime remains a top priority for our office and law enforcement partners.”
A spokesman for the Fourth Circuit State Attorney’s Office proclaimed the city’s proud achievements.
“In 2021, Jacksonville’s murders were down 30% and overall shootings down 17% from the year prior,” according to data for non-domestic shooting incidents. “Given last year’s downturn, our numbers to date aren’t far off the mark and thankfully have not spiked like other cities.”
