By Leischen Stelter, editor of In Public Safety
Law enforcement agencies around the country must learn from the impacts of Colorado’s legalization of recreational marijuana so they are prepared for similar legislation in their own communities. The 38th annual California Police Chiefs (CPCA) training symposium offered an educational session, The Impact of Marijuana on Public Safety in Colorado, featuring three panelists involved in Colorado’s transition to legalized marijuana.
Pete Dunbar is a former California police chief and is the former director of Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training. He warned California police chiefs in the room that they must prepare for the legalization of recreational marijuana and learn from the experience of Colorado law enforcement agencies.
“The sea has shifted about marijuana whether you like it or not,” he said. “You might not want to have it legalized, but learn from Colorado and look what could happen when you don’t think legislation will pass.”
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