The News Project: In Studio – A Conversation With James Baker

We sit down with James Baker, retired commander of the Vermont State Police and former chief of police in Manchester and Rutland. As the executive director of the Vermont Police Academy and former interim commissioner of the Vermont Department of Corrections, Col. Baker shares his insights on the opiate crisis in Vermont and beyond. He discusses the crucial roles that law enforcement and individuals struggling with addiction must play to navigate a path forward, highlighting the deep impact this crisis has on families, individuals, and communities.

Watch the full discussion here.