Bristol County Sheriff talks providing addiction medication to those who are incarcerated

Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux is pushing for reform in prison.

In 2022, he beat a 25- year incumbent who reputation for making life unpleasant for inmates. In his candidacy, Heroux vowed to improve living conditions for those who are incarcerated, overhaul rehabilitation programs and track recidivism data.

Heroux's latest effort is expanding a program providing addiction medication. One year into office, he joins Radio Boston to talk about it. Then, WBUR's Deb Becker joins us for analysis.