Tag: legal marijuana

Point of Law

Florida Voters Reject Legalization of Recreation Marijuana

The amendment got 55.9% of the vote, according to the unofficial returns, but it failed to pass because Florida requires 60% support to amend the state’s constitution.

November 6, 2024

Patrol

With Weed Legalization Likely, Florida Officials Worry About Stoned Driving

Florida Highway Patrol Lieutenant Channing Taylor says that messaging on the dangers of high driving will also be critical to helping save lives if recreational marijuana becomes the law of the land.

October 24, 2024

Command

Florida Chiefs and Sheriffs Oppose Recreational Weed Amendment

"The well-being and health of the citizens of Florida are threatened through the legalization and normalization of recreational marijuana," Sheriffs Association President Bill Prummell, the Charlotte County sheriff, said in a prepared statement.

July 31, 2024

Training

Ohio Rep. Proposes Using Marijuana Tax to Fund Law Enforcement Training

Under the proposal, the first $40 million in adult use marijuana tax revenue each year over the next two years would go to Law Enforcement Assistance Fund for training.

November 15, 2023

Patrol

Biden Pardons All Convicted of Federal Marijuana Possession Charges

President Joe Biden on Thursday granted a pardon to all people convicted of simple marijuana possession under federal law, in what amounts to the most extensive White House action taken to date on U.S. drug policy.

October 6, 2022

Patrol

Some NJ City Leaders Say They Will Fire Officers Over Off-Duty Pot Use

The Newark Municipal Council passed a resolution 5-0 asking Mayor Ras J. Baraka to issue an order prohibiting Newark police officers from using marijuana while off duty.

April 22, 2022

Point of Law

New Law Says NJ Cops Can Smoke Pot Off Duty, Officials May Change It

Last week, just ahead of the start of legal recreational marijuana sales this week, New Jersey acting Attorney General Matt Platkin issued a memo to all law enforcement chief executives reminding them that law enforcement agencies in the state cannot take “any adverse action against any officers because they do or do not use cannabis off duty.”

April 20, 2022

Patrol

NJ Officers Will Soon be Allowed to Use Marijuana Off Duty

Police officers are barred from possessing or using marijuana while on the clock, or performing any work while under the influence.

April 15, 2022

Technology

Detecting Drugged Driving

The legalization of marijuana has led to a major increase in drugged driving, which means police need new tools like Abbott Labs’ SoToxa to detect impairment.

May 19, 2021

Point of Law

New York Legalizes Marijuana, Expunging Some Convictions

Under the final legislation, New Yorkers will be allowed to possess 3 ounces of marijuana and grow up to three mature pot plants at home, with a limit of six per household.

March 31, 2021

Patrol

Fourth Man Arrested for Marijuana Conspiracy That Led to Murder of California Deputy

Deputy Ishmael was shot and killed in the early-morning hours of Oct. 23 as he was responding to a 911 call from an individual in Somerset reporting that someone was stealing his marijuana plants.

October 30, 2019

Patrol

Federal LEO Retires After Testing Positive for THC from CBD Product

A federal law enforcement officer chose to retire after he reportedly failed a drug test after using a cannabidiol (CBD) product to relieve severe lower back pain.

September 26, 2019