How can you protect your farm from crime?

BROOKINGS, S.D. — The cost of equipment, diesel and cattle have increased the chances of criminal activity on farms and ranches. In South Dakota, multiple diesel fuel thefts have been reported in the middle of October, specifically in Brookings and Kingsbury counties. Diesel fuel thefts are not common, said Thomas Chester, Investigations Sergeant for the Brookings County Sheriff s Office. I have been here for six and a half years now, and at my old agency I was there for four, and this is the first time I ve seen a diesel siphoning theft, Chester said. Thomas Chester, Investigations Sergeant for the Brookings County Sheriff s Office. Contributed / Thomas Chester For those concerned about diesel thefts, the Brookings County Sheriff's Office has allowed farmers to call in and tell them where their tractors are parked overnight, and then they add that location to their late night patrol route. However, that can t stop all the crime. Chester said some fa