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PublishedSeptember 24, 2022
Pandemic shortages limit OUI arrests, but numbers still climb
The number of OUI arrests has jumped dramatically in some southern Maine communities, a trend public safety officials say traces back to the pandemic.
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PublishedJuly 29, 2022
ACLU says pot store camera requirements violate Maine’s ban on facial surveillance
State regulators say the draft rules to require recreational cannabis stores to use video cameras to record shoppers' faces simply update existing requirements to cover newly approved cannabis delivery.
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PublishedJune 9, 2022
Maine Gun Safety Coalition to hold gun giveback at multiple locations
At the Saturday event, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., people can drop off guns and ammunition and gun owners can get safe storage devices.
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PublishedJanuary 25, 2022
Review of police shootings focuses on need for more preventive mental health services
People who are shot by police are often in mental health crisis and armed, the Deadly Force Review Panel said. There are chances long before shootings to head off tragedy with help.
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PublishedJanuary 2, 2022
Maine Voices: Recognition needed that first responders face growing mental health toll
I want to develop and maintain a culture where a law enforcement officer asking for help is applauded as an act of courage, says Maine’s U.S. Attorney.
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PublishedNovember 18, 2021
Our View: Maine State Police have a racial profiling problem
A federal judge has thrown out evidence in a drug case because she believed the officer targeted a driver based on his appearance.
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PublishedMay 25, 2021
Our View: A police killing that changed history
A new generation of activists emerged after George Floyd’s murder.
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PublishedMay 4, 2021
Our View: Maine Capitol police chief’s quiet exit leaves too many questions
After spreading extremist views on social media, Russell Gauvin is allowed to retire with no finding of wrongdoing.
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PublishedApril 25, 2021
Our View: Maine State Police should stop hiding officer misconduct records
An overly strict interpretation of state law leads the agency to cut short investigations, obscure findings and destroy records that should be public.
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PublishedFebruary 10, 2021
Bill would require Maine police to collect demographic data for all traffic stops
It's the third time the Legislature will take up a measure that requires data collection as a tool for preventing racial profiling.
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