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Sheriffs Spending Opioid Settlement Money on Police Gear

Updated 2026-08-27 08:40 UTC 1 source Negative

KFF Health News investigates how sheriffs are using opioid settlement funds, revealing that millions are being spent on police equipment rather than addressing the crisis.

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KFF Health News examines how sheriffs are spending opioid settlement money, finds they're spending millions on police gear.

2026-08-27 08:30 UTC