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John S. Rodgers: “We need to give the police and the judiciary the tools they…”

Featuring: John S. Rodgers, Republican | Lieutenant Governor of Vermont

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Vermont primary debate_ Republicans for lieutenant governor Gregory Thayer and John Rodgers

Published | Video Starts at 48:40

As lieutenant governor, I think we need to, first off, we need to be sure that we're offering every opportunity for treatment for those who have gotten caught up in it. But I think our main focus needs to be public safety. We need to give the police and the judiciary the tools they need to go after the people who are trafficking drugs into the state and dealing them in our communities. and make sure that the punishment fits the crime. Thank you. Yeah, I don't think I could say it any better. Public safety. (48:40–48:50)

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Asserts that law enforcement and judiciary need more tools to combat drug trafficking in Vermont.

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