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> The Kogut Vision > DEALING WITH DRUGS
DEALING WITH DRUGSThe scourge of drugs continues to take its toll. A constant battle needs to be waged against drug abuse and the crimes, the economic loss, and loss of life that comes with it. It is endemic throughout our cities and towns.
We need to be tough on sellers and distributors but if we as a community are going to stem the tide of drug abuse being tough is not enough. We need to be smart. We need comprehensive,collaborative and cohesive, policies and initiatives that are fully and consistently funded if we are to make head-way in this fight.
As District Attorney of Hampden County I will:
Fully support and advocate for the swift and complete implementation of the Massachusetts Oxycontin and Heroin Commission recommendations. Click here for full report
Fully support and advocate for the passage of the legislation filed by State Senator Steven Tolman which would codify many of the Commission s recommendations and provide important rehabilitative services.
Advocate for and lobby other District Attorneys to join with me in using a portion of the drug forfeiture money from each office to jump start and fully implement the Massachusetts Prescription Drug Monitoring project which would be a major deterrent to prescription drug diversion.
Fully support the Massachusetts District Attorneys' Association unanimous support of funding to ensure maximum inmate participation in educational and therapeutic programs within our penal institutions. Successful participation in these programs is cost effective and increases the likelihood that the inmate will successfully reintegrate into the community.
Fully support and advocate for the Massachusetts District Attorneys' Association unanimous position to update the Commonwealth's drug sentencing laws to include a one-year minimum mandatory charging option for the crime of distribution, or possession with intent to distribute heroin.
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