Police Department Puts Drugs Ahead of Solving Homicides
One of the benefits of regulating marijuana is to allow police to focus on violent crimes, and the Oakland Police Department shows how imperative that is.
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Marijuana Possession Arrests Outpace Violent Crime Arrests
Marijuana possession arrests currently outpace violent-crime arrests. In 2011 there were just over 660,000 marijuana arrests vs. about 530,000 violent crime
Fail: Drug Czar Tries to Link Marijuana and Crime
The nation’s so-called ‘drug czar’, Gil Kerlikowske, convened a press conference last week to release new government data on drug use in America.
Murder of Glass Artist Could Be Tied to Boston Bombers
The world was duly shocked at the Boston Marathon bombings, but information has come out suggesting that one or both of the alleged Boston Bomber Brothers..
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Seattle Mayor: Marijuana Legalization "Positive Change"
Mayor Mike McGinn said: “Look at marijuana legalization. We’re now going to see businesses fighting for market share, instead of gangs fighting for turf."
2012: The Year In Review — NORML’s Top 10 Events That Shaped Marijuana Policy
Here are the Top 10 Events That Shaped Marijuana Policy In 2012 from NORML. #1 Colorado and Washington Vote To Legalize Marijuana...
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California Marijuana Decriminalization Drops Youth Crime Rate to Record Low: Study
A new study "California Youth Crime Plunges to All-Time Low" shows between 2010 and 2011 CA experienced a drastic 20 percent decrease in juvenile crime.
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Marijuana Dispensaries in North Hollywood Do NOT Impact Crime
In light of the recent LA City Council ban, Patch investigates the actual impact of medical marijuana dispensaries in North Hollywood.