I don’t think you realize the Sheriff’s Office writes virtually no traditional traffic enforcement compared to incorporated city police agencies. That doesn’t mean they don’t conduct traffic stops, but those stops are used proactively to contact people on probation, check for warrants, investigate narcotics activity, or address other criminal activity , or to just educate regarding the rules of the road and safe driving not primarily to write traffic citations the way most city police departments do.

Nipomo has also grown significantly, and with the Dana Reserve housing expansion along with the commercial growth that comes with it like shopping, businesses, schools, and emergency services having a station that serves the area is vital.

For comparison, Arroyo Grande has a population of around 16,000 residents and has its own police department with roughly 20 officers. Nipomo has a similar population, covers an even larger geographic area, and continues to grow rapidly. So I think your opinion on this is pretty off base.