When it comes to the crime rate in unincorporated Sarasota County, the good news is it is on the decline. The not-so-good revelation, though, is the cost to keep that trend in its downward trajectory is rapidly rising.
Sarasota County Sheriff Kurt Hoffman delivered that message to members of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce on Sept. 23 during its quarterly State of the Community luncheon.
Hoffman appeared with Sarasota Police Department Chief Rex Troche to discuss trends in law enforcement capabilities…