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Be Informed CrimeOctober 20, 2024

Safe Injections, Dangerous State

Vermont's H72 bill establishes a safe injection site in Burlington, aiming to reduce overdose deaths. However, critics argue it will attract more drug trafficking through southern Vermont, increasing crime in towns like Rutland and Benningt

Crime HealthOctober 1, 2024

The Many Costs of Vermont's Drug Policy

Vermont's lenient drug policies are placing a heavy financial and social burden on taxpayers while creating an unsafe environment for children, who are increasingly exposed to public drug use. Many Vermonters are calling for stronger law en

Crime StatehouseSeptember 17, 2024

The Rising Crime and Overdose Crisis

Vermont is facing a surge in crime and drug overdoses, and many are questioning whether the state’s lenient incarceration policies are contributing to the problem. As repeat offenders return to the streets, calls for a balanced approach to