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“I Never Thought That I Would See a Kilo of Drugs” — Lt. Dupuis on the Explosion of High-Volume Trafficking - Part ONE
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In Part One, Lieutenant Dakota Dupuis shares his career background and the priorities driving his run for Hancock County Sheriff. He discusses modernization efforts within the Sheriff’s Office, including updated equipment, body and cruiser cameras, and expanded training. Dupuis also emphasizes community trust, accreditation goals, and plans to strengthen early mental-health interventions.
He describes the dramatic increase in fentanyl trafficking he witnessed while serving with MDEA and why a dual strategy of enforcement and treatment is essential. He also outlines the steps he’s taken to ensure Hancock County reenters the Down East Drug Task Force.
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Chapters
1. “I Never Thought That I Would See a Kilo of Drugs” — Lt. Dupuis on the Explosion of High-Volume Trafficking - Part ONE (00:00:00)
2. Career Path From Patrol to County Leadership (00:00:37)
3. “For Me, It Was About Timing” — Choosing the Right Moment to Enter the Race (00:01:58)
4. “Looking Ahead 10, 15, 20 Years” — Long-Term Vision for the Sheriff’s Office (00:02:47)
5. “Something the Sheriff’s Office Has Never Had” — Body Cameras and Updated Technology (00:04:05)
6. “We Could Be Talking a Travel Time of an Hour, Two Hours” — Lean Staffing and Rural Response (00:07:09)
7. “Working Collaboratively With Others” — Partnering with State and Local Agencies (00:08:42)
8. “I Never Thought That I Would See a Kilo of Drugs” — The Rise of High-Volume Drug Trafficking (00:17:51)
9. “This Isn’t Working” — Repeat Offenses and System Strain (00:22:39)
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