Given the fact that John F. Price faces no competition in this coming November election to continue as Kent County’s chief law enforcement officer, one would think that crime is not a major issue locally. And indeed, hard crimes are few and far between in the county, but that doesn’t take the pressure off its top cop. With a new wave of heroin starting to appear at the same time as marijuana is has been decriminalized, Price sees significant challenges of Kent County public safety during a time of great change.
In his interview with the Spy, Sheriff Price talks candidly about his department’s response to the growing heroin problem, but also the ramifications for the police who are increasingly the first responders in cases of drug overdoses. He also shares his personal view on the impact of having the recreational use of marijuana legalized, as well as discusses his long relationship with Kent County.
The video is approximately eight minutes in length
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