"Loving Them to Death:" What Happens When Accountability Vanishes? PART II

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In Part II of our interview with Brewer Police Chief Christopher Martin, we continue the conversation on Maine’s drug crisis—this time turning to what happens after arrest. Chief Martin shares how bail reform, court backlogs, and limited treatment access are shaping outcomes for both individuals and communities.

He discusses the growing presence of organized drug trafficking, the logistical limits of emergency response, and how policy decisions—no matter how well-intended—can create ripple effects when systems are under strain. With a call for common-sense, bipartisan solutions, this conversation examines how policy, law enforcement, and community recovery must work together to make lasting progress.

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