Combating crime was said to be the “number-one priority of residents and citizens,” of Kitsap, according to a county-hired research group, whose findings were just released.

In the Kitsap Sun’s story, by one of my fellow reporters, Brynn Grimley, the research group interviewed more than 500 county residents, and found that most, “would like to see more tax dollars used to reduce violent and nonviolent crime in the area.”

The survey also found that residents are pleased with county law enforcement’s response to violent and non-violent crime — just that battling it is what they want to see their county government most focused on.

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Those who enjoy flying down the highway at speeds above the posted limit should take note: two area law enforcement agencies are out to make speeders pay an amount in dollars that will likely far surpass the reading on their speedometer at the time of the ticket.

The Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office unveiled a “stealth car” — in the form of a Subaru Legacy — that you’d never know was a cop until his emergency lights are in your rearview.

Word has it the sheriff’s office is also on the verge of bringing in two unmarked Dodge Chargers that will, in the same vein as the “stealth car,” be very hard to spot.

The Washington State Patrol has recently added a motorcycle unit to its Bremerton headquarters, tasked with slowing speeders as well. As we all know, motorcycles are easy to spot — that is, after they’ve hit you with radar and caught you doing 10 over.

With these resources, motorists should take notice.

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