Part 1:  Gubernatorial Candidate Shawn Moody and Portland Police Chief Michael Sauschuck joins Ray in studio to discuss some of the challenges that are facing them. They talk about hiring new employees. The Chief talks about how being a law enforcement officer is a calling, not just a job.
Part 2:  Ray asks the Chief about the Portland Police Hiring Open House that will be occuring on Wednesday, April 4 at 5 PM – 7 PM at the Portland Police Department. Stop by and meet the Portland Police Department Recruitment team and learn what it takes to become a Portland Police officer! Contact recruitment officer Kate Phelan, 207-874-8568 if you have any questions about this event.
Part 3:  Rep. Wayne Parry joins the panel in studio. The Chief explains the process of hiring new officers. Shawn asks the Chief about the school resource officer. The Chief talks about how relationships are so important. Ray brings up the opioid problems in Maine and how education is a big part of this problem. They talk about family and how all police are part of a greater “family and brotherhood”. The discussion also turns to taking care of the mental health of a policeman’s daily life on duty. They also talk about Joe Loughlin and his new book “Shots Fired: The Misunderstandings, Misconceptions, and Myths About Police Shootings”.
Part 4:  Ray, Wayne and Shawn talk about some of the things that were discussed earlier.