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John S. Rodgers: “We need to make sure the police are properly funded.”

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

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Vermont Lt. Governor candidates David Zuckerman, John Rodgers face off in debate

Published | Video Starts at 18:13

And much of it is driven by drug crime, by drug trafficking, drug dealing, drug use, driving, the need for retail theft to support their habits. And so from my perspective, We need to make sure the police are properly funded. We need to make sure our judiciary is properly funded, and we need to give them the support that they need. (18:13–18:17)

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Asserts the need for adequate funding for police forces.

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