Today Tom is joined by Essex County Sheriff, Kevin Cooper. Kevin F. Coppinger is the 31st elected Sheriff of Essex County. He took office in January, 2017.

Sheriff Coppinger is committed to bring positive change to the Sheriff's Department by improving staff skills, training and accountability; expanding mental health services and detox treatment to confront the opioid epidemic; improving the re-entry programs and community follow-up; and by strengthening collaboration with municipal public safety leaders and community groups and organizations.

He is here today to discuss his campaign for reelection and other issues including:

• Substance Abuse Treatment in Prison
• Re-integrating felons back into society
• Is prison punishment or rehabilitation?

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