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Jackie Sartoris

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Jackie Sartoris

Aaron Chadbourne, filling in for Matt , interviews Cumberland County District Attorney Jackie Sartoris about law enforcement and homelessness issues in Portland. Sartoris discusses the challenges of encampments, including illegal activities and trauma, and her efforts to push people towards services. She changed her office’s policy to charge homeless individuals for crimes if they refuse services. Sartoris also addresses the inadequacies of the mental health system and the need for better medication compliance. Additionally, she touches on the slow response to illegal marijuana grows and the impact of ICE activities, highlighting concerns about detaining individuals with no criminal history.

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