law enforcement

Published
August 7, 2021

Penobscot County sheriff releases new phone app

The updated app and website allow people to access safety alerts, submit tips and more.
Published
August 4, 2021

Leonard Pitts: If these conservatives were honest, they’d admit that blue lives don’t matter to them

Will people like Tucker Carlson and Laura Ingraham ever be able to muster empathy for the cops who defended the Capitol?
Published
July 2, 2021

Our View: With Silver Alerts increasing in Maine, it’s time for a closer look

Since the program was established in 2011, it has helped dozens of missing older Mainers get home. But we don't know a lot more about its effectiveness.
Published
May 25, 2021

Our View: A police killing that changed history

A new generation of activists emerged after George Floyd’s murder.
Published
May 9, 2021

Maine Voices: Before you report my young Black children to police, let’s talk

The lives of young people of color are at stake because adults are afraid to have conversations with each other.
Published
May 8, 2021

Maine Voices: With big issues on the table in Portland, Charter Commission vote will be critical

On topics such as an elected mayor and police reform, we must choose people who will listen, learn, compromise and stay level-headed.
Published
May 7, 2021

Another View: Restoring police-citizen bond is vital task

Bill Nemitz makes a solid case for law enforcement reform, but others’ calls to ‘defund the police’ would take away needed protection.
Published
May 4, 2021

Our View: Maine Capitol police chief’s quiet exit leaves too many questions

After spreading extremist views on social media, Russell Gauvin is allowed to retire with no finding of wrongdoing.
Published
April 25, 2021

Our View: Maine State Police should stop hiding officer misconduct records

An overly strict interpretation of state law leads the agency to cut short investigations, obscure findings and destroy records that should be public.
Published
April 9, 2021

Our View: Rise in reckless driving another consequence of COVID

The pandemic took a lot of people off the roads, but Maine still had an increase in fatal accidents.