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Lee County, FL – Crime rates in Lee County are dropping faster than much of Florida, as the Sheriff’s Office touts a mix of modern technology and proactive community policing credited with record safety improvements.
According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, homicide clearance rates are among the best in the state, and overdose deaths linked to narcotics are declining sharply. Sheriff Carmine Marceno said the county’s success stems from “relentless investigative work” and cutting-edge tech that helps detectives stay ahead of crime trends…