(PIC) Gibson, like the rest of Scotland County, is plagued by crime. Folks feel threatened and are keeping sidearms handy both at home and while out and about. It's a dangerous and potentially explosive situation.

Official crime statistics don't portray the actual depth of the problem,  as victims often don't bother reporting crimes because they know nothing will be done. Those making insurance claims must of course file a police report.

Gibson contracts with the Scotland County Sheriff's Department to provide Law Enforcement Services. The last Sheriff's election saw incumbent Shep Jones tossed out in favor of retired State Trooper Ralph Kersey in what can only be described as a spirited race.

After having made numerous promises, Kersey started out on an aggressive, positive note. Unfortunately, things have since stalled out and citizens increasingly sense that his department is not capable of or committed to addressing crime.

A recent Laurinburg Exchange <span style="color: #0000ff;">article</span> highlighted some of Gibson's growing concerns. We ourselves had attended numerous Sheriff Department events purportedly designed to engage the community.

We came away with the distinct impression that deputies didn't understand, didn't care, and quite frankly weren't up to the task anyway. Such canned events were for public relations purposes only.

Like others, we eventually stopped going, and despite repeated attempts to contact Sheriff Kersey regarding our concerns, never heard back.

The question before Gibson now is how do citizens, property owners and taxpayers receive the services they're already paying for and desperately need but simply not getting?

The following article lays out a solution that towns across America are now considering and embracing. It's a big step, but one that may actually work.
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