To: President Donald Trump

Corruption / Lack of Accountability in Maine Law Enforcement

Unlimited discretion / abuse of power / lack of accountability among Maine State Police.

Why is this important?

Corruption within the Maine Department of Public Safety. When my son was discovered deceased, his unattended death was terribly mishandled. Even though he had obvious injuries to his face and forehead, the responding officers - instead of calling in a coroner - elected to label his death an alcohol or drug overdose! They did not photograph his face.Instead, they repositioned his rigored body from lying face up across a bed with his feet on the floor, to kneeling on the floor with his face pressed down on the bed to disguise the large bruise as levidity. If not for a conversation with the funeral home transport driver, I would never have known that this took place. After the medical examiner confirmed that my son had multiple injuries to his face and body - which should have been regarded as suspicious by police - I demanded an explanation. I soon found that no one in the entire Department wanted to address it at all. Even though evidence of foul play has surfaced and individuals have gone to police with information, the case remains smothered. This whole thing leaves me to wonder how often these things take place. How many other families are out there who have suffered the same injustices? Why do the state police have such unlimited discretion that they can do whatever they choose with no fear of repraisal? Who can Maine citizens trust?