School Cop Pilot & Opioid Spending Controversy

June 2, 2026: An Aroostook opioid recovery group is calling for stricter spending rules on opioid settlement funds after controversy over a school resource officer pilot program covering Limestone schools. A recent Maine Monitor article highlights how jails have become de facto addiction treatment providers, with 75% of inmates having substance use disorders, providing context for the debate between law enforcement and mental health approaches to addiction. This is a significant policy story affecting local safety resources and community trust.