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This new program helps people in small places who have a big idea shape that concept into something concrete – and they want more cops and corrections on board
Challenges of the opioid epidemic
The order came as lawmakers continue to debate bills to formally legalize cannabis
Superintendent David Brown wants the unit to focus more on lengthy investigations into “mid-level” and “upper-level” drug dealers, police officials said
With cities, counties and state agencies increasingly lacking budgeted resources, grant programs are an additional funding source to consider
Here’s what Oregonians can expect to see from the state’s recent decriminalization of small amounts of heroin and other street drugs
Whether the issues passed or failed, what’s on state ballots is evidence of what is on the minds of voters
The funds will help strengthen local efforts to prevent youth substance abuse in and around Secaucus, officials said
Four more states legalized recreational marijuana, while Oregon became the first state to legalize magic mushrooms and decriminalize possession of hard drugs
Partial returns Tuesday showed overwhelming support, with the measure winning 62.5% to 37.5%
Chemical identification devices from Smiths Detection come with access to ReachBackID, a hotline to scientists for help to analyze and interpret data collected in the field
Substance abuse prevention advocates say that increased isolation and a decrease in services is likely to create more relapses
People caught with amounts for their personal use would have the option of paying $100 fines or attending new, free addiction recovery centers
In this second installation of a three-part series, victims of drug abuse discuss the antidote’s critical role in recovery
Legal marijuana sales are on the ballot this Election Day in New Jersey, Arizona, South Dakota and Montana
The Quincy Police Department was a pioneer in the U.S. for having its officers carry the life-saving drug, which was once out of reach for police
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said naloxone can be safely administered by first responders with proper PPE and other safety measures
The police chief recommended the officers be fired after security video showed they failed to check on a detained man who suffered a medical emergency
A collection of highlights from Police1 and LSU’s expansive survey
Police1 and Louisiana State University (LSU) asked officers from across the country to share their opinions
The promise of less crime and calls for service that would accompany legalization of marijuana remains unfulfilled
Overall, police leaders and students have different views about how drugs should be treated for hiring officers
While there is insufficient data to determine the true impact of legalized marijuana on crime, the traffic data offers a clear correlation
Grants that stem from marijuana sales consist of an array of programs
Should the ever-increasing list of states becoming more lenient on marijuana alter our hiring criteria?
As with all high-risk law enforcement activities, training and preparation is essential
Paramount in the grand jury’s findings was that although the warrant contained a ‘no-knock’ provision, it was not served in that manner
Video series educates law enforcement about opioids, substance abuse and resources
Jocelynn James credits retired officer Terrell Potter with helping to save her from a life of crime
Deputies found 7 people with gunshot wounds at an apparent illegal grow operation in the Los Angeles area
Video shows Andre Lee losing consciousness during the arrest. His wife tells responding officers he was under the influence of cocaine
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Ice suffered nine stab wounds during a marijuana raid in Northern California