We recognize the fact that we can not arrest everyone dealing or using drugs in our community. However, if we make it uncomfortable for them to conduct their activities here, they will go where they feel less likely to be closely watched or arrested. The village gains in that trade-off. This is the benefit of having a fully-staffed, well trained, proactive, visible police department. The crime rate goes down.
Residents are more secure on our streets and in their homes.
The Village of Monticello has a year-round population of about 6,500 residents. Include in that the number of people who work in or pass through Monticello on their way to and form work, and the people who come to the County offices for whatever reason, and our daily population soars dramatically. I have not mentioned juvenile crime, as that is another whole story.