No Police Force
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8/24/2009
Since the New Miami Village Council disbanded their own police force, they have been "renting" the Butler county sheriff's department. One detail officer to enforce the codes and ordinances of New Miami, and only during his shift. We still rely upon Butler County Sheriff's department for emergency calls, but Butler County's codes and ordinances are more vague, thus the other covering officers cannot enforce local codes. Ie: there exists a "loud car stereo noise" ordianance. During the summer, cars cruise around with stereos pumping. The Butler County sheriff's department cannot enforce this code, unless its late at night and would be considered "disorderly conduct", or disturbing the peace.
There is a rise in crime here, petty thfts, car break-ins, and vandelism.
Donald | Hamilton, OH