Florida sheriff would prefer residents shoot home invaders | "You'll save taxpayers money"

[@thomasrenfrow6053]

This is my kind of Sheriff. Dont allow anyone to break into your home.

[@bowtieguy85]

Too late for that 😅

[@markwegner6100]

Unlike Canada. Leave your key fobs by the front door...

[@PHIL5251]

What ? You probably don’t know how many genders there are.

[@ianbrown7089]

Canadian cops are not Men !

[@Fullyishing]

This is how America should be. Look out for yourself and neighbors and don't become reliant on government services you can't always count on, ESPECIALLY in deep blue cities.

[@blakecrown8377]

This Sheriff should run the country! Not just the Santa Rosa Sheriff's Department.

[@GDuncan8002]

Normally I'd disagree with this but we have Biden in office. So.... yeah. This guy for President.

[@Romans_8.38-39]

I wish that sheriff's attitude were like that across all states.

[@vng7878]

I like a no nonsense Sheriff. This country would run so much better if other states were run like Florida. Who doesn't want to save taxpayer dollars & instead put that $ to better use than creating job security like he said.

[@remcovanvliet3018]

Last I heard, he's a Senator, now. He's heading in the right direction.

[@Crackrocksteady]

Hes like Grady Judd the other no nonsense sheriff in Florida

[@tonyzone8999]

This is EXACTLY how ALL Law enforcement needs to tell the public!

[@jasoncomstock1698]

AGREE!!!

[@dancindavey1515]

You are 100% correct. And there’s much more they could tell the public.

[@therealtraciw.7116]

My sheriff!!!❤❤.

[@leehock4840]

So true!

[@ScrappyXFL]

My Sheriff. He's a nice guy too! His predecessor Wendell Hall was cool too.

[@jimmydelcid8779]

Holding criminals accountable in 2024?!?! WHAT AN IDEA!!!

[@rahkinrah1963]

D.A.s and judges too!

[@Romulan2469]

@@rahkinrah1963 They are all overpaid and let too many criminals lose into society.

[@JimJones-kk8pb]

Without the democrat party, there would hardly be any crime

[@1010Nato1010]

@brentmorrison3392 Same thing here in Australia.

[@Thehor35]

This is more than a year old.

[@SusanCox-pl9qp]

Give this sheriff a raise!

[@NinoPrez007]

...and a hug!

[@serfcityherewecome8069]

And a Cabinet post.

[@markwilson3723]

I want a sheriff like this in charge of my county...

[@russellguyton3109]

Like Okaloosa County for example. It neighbors Santa Rosa county.

[@Amil.C]

You said country wrong 😊

[@chrissegee]

Sheriffs are voted in so you have that opportunity

[@mordimustafa1275]

@@Amil.C he spelt it correctly !but you did not 😁

[@esgamer208]

@@Amil.C Do you even know that county is a word?

[@Vikocilen]

We need more sheriffs like Bob Johnson in the United States.

[@stevenmorris3181]

Now there is a Sheriff. Reelect this guy he's going to save the county a lot of money on trials

[@jamesmartin7282]

They want the armed homeowner to come forward, not to be charged with a crime, but for firearms training so he won't miss next time! Priceless!😂

[@Oscarlevy1992]

Hilarious!!!🤣

[@hardrock1826]

@jamesmartin7282 This demonstrates to me that the police are truly members of the community. And they don't regard the Firearm owning, Law abiding public as a danger. So very unlike where I live in Canada.

[@garyjackson3531]

​@@hardrock1826 Canada is finished.

[@KyleButler82]

@@hardrock1826Same in South Canada ( Maine)

[@nonyadamnbusiness9887]

And possibly for a charge of discharging a firearm inside city limits. Never volunteer information to cops.

[@conniecrews8462]

No one should get in any kind of trouble when defending their lives, families and homes!!! Thank you sir!!!

[@ArmandoLazo]

Mr. Johnson unquestionably sets the standard for other sheriffs to follow! Big fan of Sheriff Bob Johnson!

[@hitekredneck109]

And then home invasions magically plummeted. An armed society is a polite society!!

[@davidlouiso9650]

Amen

[@RavenYeah-7]

Yup

[@frankmacleod2565]

Um, no. Take a look at the list of American states by homicide rate. Some of the highest rates are in states with the highest gun ownership

[@frankmacleod2565]

America is one of the most heavily armed societies on earth, and it is far more dangerous than most other developed countries. Notice you never see mass murders in any other country like you do here

[@codyproctor3865]

​@frankmacleod2565 you could not be more WRONG

[@PhilipClick]

Give this sheriff an award for Peace Officer of the Year!!!

[@zuckfacegobbels4527]

Finally Someone with common sense! BRAVO!

[@robertchesky277]

Self defense is a basic, instinctive human right.

[@Transform108]

That's true. it's something that Jesus also tried to redirect. Turn the other cheek...

[@mrspikbolt]

@@Transform108 eh not really, it’s pretty crystal clear how Jesus feels about you owning a “sword” “sell something and go buy a sword, for there is no greater love than protecting the ones you love” something along those lines

[@Transform108]

@@mrspikbolt Quite really. "Put your sword back in its place,” Jesus said to him, “for all who draw the sword will die by the sword. Matthew 26:52 You: "no greater love than protecting the ones" Bible says... John 15:12-15 NIV. My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends. Not lay down someone else's life... it is... lay down your own life.

[@MaybeIshouldntusemyname]

It seems to me that humans are the only species on this planet that penalize each other for defending themselves.

[@jordankeyton8744]

Move on liberal troll. Try your own twisted version of Jesus' words with your own wife and kids.

[@trevandtina6323]

Great sheriff excellent advice. Judges need to be held accountable for their decisions they tend to give the lightest sentence rather than the harshest

[@willie9397]

how about parole boards?

[@clamsoup]

Sheriff I have zero questions for you. Just a standing ovation.

[@Bl4ckP0150n]

I would have asked "may I shake your hand, sir"

[@Ickle_33]

This is literally how you stop crime. If only Canada could realize this simple simple thing.

[@JoeCrow5542]

I couldn’t agree more!

[@DieFlabbergast]

You have criminals in Canada?!!

[@hardrock1826]

@@DieFlabbergast The really Bad ones are what we call The Liberal Party.

[@archnemesis0513]

@@DieFlabbergast There is criminals in every country, so yes.

[@sashmiel6566]

@@DieFlabbergast Most of them are in parliament

[@relaxgood512]

Once someone breaks into a home they have lost all rights.

[@bowtieguy85]

My son and I are usually the ones giving up when someone comes into our house.

[@jettschenker]

They have gained the right to die lol

[@jerrykinnin7941]

Well done sir.

[@donotneed2250]

@@bowtieguy85, why? Punish the uninvited intruder with a beating or reward them with hot lead...

[@bowtieguy85]

@@donotneed2250 I don't have any lead

[@fairydust3630]

The judges have to quit letting these kind of criminals out. Put them away.

[@farzana6676]

Democrat appointed judges.

[@Wildman-zh8lg]

It's just a business.They don't care if they get released

[@kennethabbott3856]

Don't be so quick to blame judges. Juries decide cases unless they are settled before a trial. Also: judges have limited options in some cases as to how long they can sentence an offender.

[@Illyria1217]

Judges are following the sentencing laws that were written for these crimes

[@robertoviana514]

It's been a year since this video came out. And home invasions in this sheriffs county are non-existent.

[@americandissident9062]

It’s my county. I agree with him but our home invasion numbers are low, and have been for a while. Florida is called the “gunshine state” for a reason.

[@richardkennedy815]

...they have sought softer target elsewhere. I hear Canada is pretty soft.

[@marksawyer9683]

Put him in charge of the border

[@TheJoeyboots]

😮😅

[@johnfriend862]

Border hell, put him in charge of the DOJ, maybe he can reintroduce "justice" into that department.

[@rogerjohnson8505]

He should arrest Biden for crimes against America FJB

[@alexgordonepic]

"of course, he didnt get hit... so now we have to pay for him" that is real talk. every able-minded, law-abiding American should own a gun and know how to use it.

[@potatogrower]

This is correct

[@bowtieguy85]

Don't expect me to own one.

[@potatogrower]

@@bowtieguy85 why not?????

[@bowtieguy85]

@@potatogrower I don't keep weapons in my house.

[@RealAntek]

@@bowtieguy85 lol

[@colehara]

Meanwhile in Canada, Toronto police advise residents to hand over your car keys and don't resist. Pathetic.

[@vicm6561]

Same in California they say to not lock your car doors to keep criminals from breaking the windows. Then claim crime is down.

[@JanWoods-d3p]

Sorry for you yes that is very sad ❗️😢

[@rontribbey9038]

Love this Sheriff's attitude and actions.

[@ChickyRx]

THIS GUY NEEDS TO BE IN CHARGE OF HOMELAND SECURITY !!!!!

[@carriebradley7634]

This is the greatest press conference EVER!!!😂😂😂😂 This sheriff is a legend! "Come take our class so next time you don't miss"!😂😂😂😂 Best advice ever!

[@Hoytbowhunter]

We need all law enforcement agencies to be like this. Crime will cease.

[@serfcityherewecome8069]

Precisely. And they would then have put themselves out of a cushy govt job. See how this works? 🤔

[@Rob-gf3pb]

Applaud this! Can’t expect to break into someone’s home (especially if they have a family) and expect them Not to defend their home

[@Peedledeedle]

Ask a Democrat. They seem to know better....

[@cherylkoski7184]

What does it matter whether someone lives alone or with family members?

[@shane11887]

Not in Australia, our government is weak and they would find it easier to punish the home owner, specially if the person breaking in is of colour.

[@DP-ih6nt]

@@shane11887 Well apparently the citizens are weaker, since they stood by and allowed the government to confiscate their guns.

[@hitekredneck109]

​@@shane11887same here in chinada....but there's any easy way to save the hassle......can you guess?

[@marionovoa3846]

canada police: "leave your keyfob at the door" Florida sheriff: "hold my beer"

[@va3svd]

Correction: “hold my 30 year single-malt Scotch”. This guy is a king.

[@hcso2445]

Mic drop

[@OrangeMapleLeaf]

👍👍👍👍

[@danmorris447]

I 100% agree with the Sheriff ! We need more like him and Sheriff Grady Judd in Florida !

[@brandonbell5357]

FJb Florida joins Biden lmfao

[@IloveJellow]

If you are risking my life in your hands... It should only be fair that you risk your life in my hands too.

[@hithere8753]

Every time Florida is in the news its a place that just gets better and better.

[@richardcosta9014]

Republican runed

[@BethJehovah]

Florida should be renamed Mordor.

[@tywebbgolfenthusiast8950]

@@richardcosta9014”Republican runed”. Were you attempting to say ruined? As in “Florida has been ruined by Republicans”?

[@hugolafhugolaf]

@@tywebbgolfenthusiast8950 No because it hasn't been ruined by republicans. At all.

[@Rebecky31]

@@BethJehovah Commented like a true criminal would write.

[@Budget_Prepper]

Update: Home invasions dropped dramatically in his county since the sheriff said this last year.

[@shaarinya6932]

I dont see an issue with this. If you break into my home while I am there, you are there to hurt me and I will stop that by any means available to me.

[@lizliz4186]

Or maybe they're just there to rob you but not actually hurt you.

[@TheShoelessGuy]

@@lizliz4186 totally reasonable. Should we help them carry out stuff as well?

[@shaarinya6932]

@@lizliz4186 you need help if you would defend someone breaking into your house to rob you. Look at crime stats, beatings and death happen when the home owner is present.

[@duggywild]

@@lizliz4186 do you want to take that chance of being attacked or sexually assaulted?

[@carldahlen7704]

Liz Liz is a Trudeau robot i would imagine

[@Call_me_The_Breeze]

I am very happy to live in this great state of Florida with a Great Governor that Supports our Great Law Enforcement!

[@royveteto4134]

i love how he brings up the gun safety class. if all gun owners would sign up for this then there would be fewer tragedies

[@RestoreJustice675]

Obviously his last 17 penalties have not been severe enough.

[@shalininaicker]

I wish our police in Australia were like you Bob. Most of our police are antigun and anti self defence. They think our draconian gun laws are great.

[@marryson123]

With that mentality, that’s why America is the greatest country and a world super power. I mean, you have to be doing something right in order to become the greatest country on earth.

[@Mostopinionatedmanofalltime]

@@marryson123We have $30 trillion in debt, and over $200 trillion in unfunded liabilities. Our cities and infrastructure are crumbling. Our schools are seminaries for leftism. We welcome tens of millions of illegal immigrants. We don’t have an official language. Yeah, we’re the best alright. Uh huh.🤔

[@stendecstretcher5678]

MALS

[@JaneH3675]

Maybe learn how to use an ax or anything that's handy. Being able to defend yourself is a basic human right.

[@grahambrown1980]

@@marryson123As a Canadian, I find myself way more fascinated with American history and even patriotism more than Canadian. I find myself chanting *USA! USA! USA!* Gotta love George Washington, a helluva guy he was!

[@nickcoker4293]

Imagine hating someone who says that it’s okay for you to defend yourself and your home.

[@glennsankey8186]

You have the right to protect yourself / Family and your property.

[@nitewatchman1576]

Not in democrap states and cities

[@2424jonbon1]

@@nitewatchman1576 🤔🤨

[@User0000000000000004]

@@nitewatchman1576 OK, boomer. Go take a nap.

[@nitewatchman1576]

@@2424jonbon1 It is true. Your states suck. Except for your thugs.

[@varangiantactical8843]

​@User0000000000000004 nah he's right. Liberal policies have utterly failed to the point LA is the forever purge now and NY ain't far behind it. Ok boomer all ya want but these are facts. Is what it is.

[@bpetty27]

"He didn't get hit, and now we have to pay for him" Savage AF

[@Rutmanharley]

This Sherrif is telling like it IS !!! He's great. California needs this thought process !

[@conformistbastard9842]

They are not capable of common sense out there

[@jaythemachine3845]

California born and raised and still here and the way the laws are set here, you’re not allowed to be a hero!, you’re allowed to only be a victim or a criminal 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@kevinrichardson8859]

​@@jaythemachine3845 you should be ashamed to call that place home & condoning that foolishness

[@Peedledeedle]

There are freeways leading out of California. I took one in 2005 and never looked back. Bye! @@jaythemachine3845

[@ak-488]

You need a brain to think, Commiefornia runs on emotion.

[@sp1pilot]

If only we had these rights in Canada.

[@X-Prime123]

We have rights in Canada?

[@GDuncan8002]

​@@X-Prime123 *These* rights

[@marryson123]

You have no rights in Canada… not even property right. The million dollar house your rich parents worked so hard for, doesn’t even belong to Canadians. It belongs to the states. “ All Lands belongs to the queen/king. Don’t believe me? Go look it up.

[@RuggedHeretic]

I would never live there and I feel sorry for anyone that does.

[@Tony-Soprano]

If only we had these rights in California

[@moshfreak900]

Sheriff Johnson is awesome! Every county in the United States should be blessed enough to have one just like him!

[@User0000000000000004]

My town has an awesome sheriff but I don't go around throwing out stupid words like "blessed" because of it. Keep that crap to yourself.

[@moshfreak900]

@@User0000000000000004 do your parents know your not sleeping at this hour?

[@steveh2854]

Him and Judd should take over

[@multimeter2859]

But my state doesn't have counties.

[@SonOfSteel]

That sheriff took every word right out of my mouth.

[@jasonwilson9406]

Thank you Sheriff for your service!

[@SchecterMongoose]

This should be federal policy, not just one county. Any area where legal firearm ownership is high, crime is always low. Hmm. Seems like a correlation there. Make Criminals Afraid Again.

[@annthompson6389]

This is My kind to TRUE COMMON SENSE LAW ENFORCEMENT! LOVE Sheriff Bob Johnson's common sense law enforcement! Amen!

[@User0000000000000004]

Your common sense is undereducated ignorance by my standards. Go take a nap, boomer.

[@richardroth1308]

Excellent. And it lets criminals know that they should not do their crimes in Florida.

[@paulm2861]

Love this guy! Of course in Canada, all the do gooders would want the homeowner in jail.

[@uchihasurvival]

Self-defense for victims is banned in Canada.

[@arlynsmith9196]

@@Rocksteady246 Of course it is, at least from a practical standpoint. Americans love our firearms! You Canadians can get stiffed.

[@M81_WOODLAND]

Same thing in England. I don't miss living in that place at all.

[@GOLGOTHAHILLSKULLZPLACE]

@@Rocksteady246 ur right recently in Ab can, homeowner shoots intruder dead. No charges no confiscation and never detained. So we canadians can defend our private prop.

[@joekirbo8528]

Canada do gooders can stay in Canada it's my house and my family he'd be dead if he was 2 counties over and came in my door

[@Music-pq8cm]

As long as we aren’t prosecuted for protecting ourselves, our properties and our families.

[@va3svd]

Hire this guy for Chief of Police of Toronto right now!

[@hardrock1826]

@va3svd That wouldn't go over too well. The Toronto cops are Delicate Little Flowers. They would be in a Tizzy if they had to do their job. And having an armed public would throw them into a mental breakdown.

[@gameofyou1]

Amazing Sheriff.

[@charlesheadworth1677]

This is the best Sheriff I have ever seen. You sir are awesome

[@WardenSpectreCommander]

Look up Sheriff Grady Judd, thank me later

[@bradymitten]

I LOVE this Sheriff!!!!

[@AsIronSharpensIron]

The title alone is why I gave the video a thumbs up BEFORE I even watched the video. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE my Florida Sheriffs. These guys don't and won't play around with you. They mean business.

[@Huey4214]

If more folks would follow this sheriffs advice home invasions would become very rare!

[@jameswanders4260]

We need this in Canada. Consequences for unlawful actions.

[@johnpfeiffer4482]

Sheriff Grady in Polk County is just like that. Wish all Sheriff's were like that.

[@larrycalloway947]

The sheriff is a true leader, no nonsense trump should interview this guy for his VP

[@koolmudkips8452]

Love him. I also love Grady Judd. Florida has the best sheriff's. Proud to be a Floridian.

[@brandonbell5357]

FJb Florida joins Biden

[@jeffrme]

Love his understanding of the law! We need these kind of officers running communities across the country!

[@markanthony3275]

When can that come to Canada ? The way we have it now, if a thief breaks into your house and stubs his toe...the cops arrest you for not having the appropriate warnings posted in a place where he can see them...in Hindi, Mandarin, French and Cree.

[@villasoriano3329]

Kinda reminds me of the state I live in.

[@jackyflowers3493]

🤔😕

[@henriettagibril6381]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@aspenrebel]

Not in English!? He'll sue you for personal injury and pain & suffering. Then win a judgment in court. Then he'll own your house. Then to get your house back from him, you have to do the same thing, break in and stub your toe.

[@aspenrebel]

Isn't liberalism wonderful?

[@SouthernStacker]

WoW....I really like this cop's point of view!

[@sonotover]

This is the correct way to defend your house. When the break in starts the shooting starts.

[@stillwater62]

Just as soon as I read the title, I knew immediately that I really liked this Sheriff and the way he thinks. This Country needs more Sheriffs like Sheriff Bob Johnson.

[@Brad.777]

Love this Sheriff, speaks the truth!

[@Thesamoanbulldozer]

Citizens and ppl like this are who need to run this county. Not career politicians with their own interests

[@gouravmisra2317]

Respected sir thank you very much... Congratulations sir

[@sdrc92126]

My neighbor in AZ told me that the sheriff in AZ told them the same thing. That was like 15 years ago

[@pamlewis1183]

We have the 'Make my Day' Law.

[@TheEightshot]

Can't believe we live in a world where this is a contentious idea. If someone breaks into your home, you should have every right to defend yourself and your property.

[@landcruiserchewy]

Rather be judged by 12, than carried by 6!

[@andybourdon2593]

Nice!

[@mommabutterfly496]

@Mr Dice or in this case multiple places, chasing women with children, have felony warrants etc. Don't do any of that and being carried by 6 will be less likely.

[@donnastokes-manning6175]

Then don’t break into someone elses home

[@joekirbo8528]

AMEN to that well said

[@yhird]

This Sheriff has my vote for Law Enforcement Officer of the Year. Not only does he protect the armed homeowner's actions, but he invites the armed homeowner to a Sheriff Department sponsored gun safety class, so the homeowner won't miss the criminal next time. Bravo Sir.

[@briansmith6242]

Too bad the home owner missed. Get more practice at the range you could have saved the tax payers a lot of money

[@DamnWelfareBums]

If ammo wasn't so expensive he could have saved taxpayers hundreds of thousands.

[@Zmar.Photos]

That’s why he wanted him/her to go to that gun safety class probably lol, so next time he won’t miss

[@privatename2648]

and save his next victim because he'll get out

[@SayWhatSuca]

And in Canada, were told to leave our doors open with a map of our home that gives the locations of all of our goods. And please be silent while your house is being robbed, you dont want to disturb the "down trodden" (robbers are victims everyone) while they steal your stuff.

[@Gretchen-c4x]

I like this Sheriff’s attitude. 🙂

[@jksmithiii]

Common law since Roman times. Sheriff, thanks for promoting our better angels of responsibility.

[@natashaw401]

Love this cool sheriff

[@bonniej2609]

VOTE THIS YEAR FOR A CITY COUNCIL THAT WILL SUPPORT A SHERIFF LIKE THIS IN YOUR COUNTY

[@margaretarross1712]

Yes. Protect yourself and your home.

[@vivianneh9726]

Why are we even keeping criminals like that around, who will NEVER change?

[@kimchunchu3556]

This guy and Sheriff Grady in Polk County. Florida is better for them. I wish we had more of them. There are enough bad apples around as LEOs, but these guys are straight up dudes!

[@Sanity586]

I’m sorry but if someone breaks into my home I will turn into a grizzly bear in a heartbeat to protect my child. I will show no mercy!

[@livefreeordie5513]

This is my Sheriff. He's honestly part of the reason I moved to Santa Rosa County.

[@77chevy4x4]

Question.. we need all 50 states with this attitude.

[@User0000000000000004]

That's not a question, dunce.

[@Larrycoho]

A very special Sheriff, with a great attitude, and a smooth self assured speaking style! He should run a trading academy For other law enforcement executives. Public relations at its finest! Law

[@ZoomerEtc1]

Put judges that let these guys walk in jail!

[@eraguirre92604]

my favorite sheriffs...Wayne Ivey, Grady Judd & Bob Johnson

[@darrenk3433]

Compare that to Toronto Police who say to leave your keys at the front door for the criminals

[@JimNorkas-qx4nt]

Last i heard a prisoner in pa costs the taxpayer 32k a year. That takes into consideration wages,benefits for prison staff,cost to maintain facility,ect.. medical costs dental feeding.

[@randyswanson6912]

Another problem is that money will just be abused anyway

[@susancampbell7335]

He should be in charge of homeland security or border fire mayorkas

[@Brineytoes]

Thank yu so much for your service!

[@andrewortiz1784]

The 2nd amendment. Saving taxpayers money since 1791 😉

[@scipioafricanus4875]

Great speech

[@eljefe62]

How to send this to Justin Trudeau??

[@akbananachucker2441]

I live in upstate New York at the moment but moving in 3 years as moving is not an easy thing. We are moving because of this exact problem, criminals are everywhere and frankly it's been like this my entire life. Not sure why my parents came here but I've had enough. Actually I've had enough 30 years ago. Wish I never lived here, ever. Thinking of going to Florida and this helps a lot.

[@Idrinklight44]

Missouri is not a bad place, stay away from big cities tho. Then you have the hillbillies.......they mean well!

[@jesusislord7733]

Please stay out of the south. Your ridiculous politics got you to where you are today. Lay in the bed you made

[@deathtotruthers1]

Just don't bring New York politics.

[@akbananachucker2441]

@@deathtotruthers1 😂I won't

[@Mattys556]

Need more sheriff's like this. Florida is so lucky! Jealous here in Colorado

[@nerofl89]

You'll find a lot of Sheriffs in more rural counties, even in the bluest of states (looking at you CA), think like this. Just many are constrained by the limits of the state's laws.

[@chuckaddison5134]

This was how it used to be! The court and prison systems were far less crowded!

[@SuperTango44]

Well done!