Episode 9

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Published on:

18th Oct 2024

Sheriff Nick Hunter on Oregon's Measure 110 Rollback and Salem's Response

Welcome to this week's episode of What's Happening Salem!

In this episode, Jacob Espinoza and Brandon Sommers are joined by Marion County Sheriff Nick Hunter to discuss:

  • The rollback of Measure 110 and its impact on drug possession and treatment.
  • The importance of accountability in addiction treatment.
  • The LEAD (Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion) program in Marion County.
  • And much more!

Timestamps:

00:38 - Discussion of Measure 110 and its initial implementation

03:49 - Sheriff Hunter on behavioral change

04:51 - Brandon's perspective on the initial promise of Measure 110

07:24 - The concept of compassionate accountability in law enforcement

10:07 - Explanation of the LEAD program in Marion County

12:21 - Impact of Measure 110 on law enforcement and community safety

14:34 - Challenges of innovation in public sector policies

16:33 - Navigating public perception of law enforcement

18:31 - The importance of outcome-driven government policies

19:33 - Sheriff Hunter on effective communication methods with the community

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