Policing in an Era of Legal Marijuana
In March 2020, Police1 and Louisiana State University conducted an expansive survey capturing law enforcement attitudes toward marijuana use and enforcement. A total of 3,615 sworn LEOs weighed in on a range of topics, from the use of medicinal marijuana off duty to decriminalization. This special report features expert analysis of the survey findings.
A collection of highlights from Police1 and LSU’s expansive survey
Download the full survey results
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
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
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