This Week's Corrupt Cops Stories (2014.03.25)
Here's the latest news on corrupt cops and law enforcement around the United States from the past week, as of March 25, 2014:
Topic
Grand Rapids
13 articles
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Grand Rapids Decriminalization: No Spike in Cases
The city of Grand Rapids, Michigan decriminalized marijuana possession, effective May 1, 2013.
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Grand Rapids City Manager Comments on Decriminalization
Greg Sundstrom, city manager of Grand Rapids, Michigan, spoke in his latest video blog about the effects marijuana decriminalization has had in the city.
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MI - Grand Rapids Decriminalization Takes Effect
The decriminalization measure does not offer protection for anyone with 4 or more previous offenses for controlled substances or anyone intending to sell.
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Grand Rapids Marijuana Dispensaries, Raided Wednesday, Still in Business
Grand Rapids police raided three medical marijuana dispensaries last Wednesday seizing nearly everything in sight; the Mid-Michigan Compassion Club, the...
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Grand Rapids, MI Waiting to Implement Decriminalization
A county prosecutor is suing Grand Rapids to prevent the implementation of Prop 2, a decriminalization initiative, which is causing delays.
Michigan: Municipalities Ignoring Voters' Will Regarding Marijuana Liberalization Measures
Elected officials in Detroit and other Michigan cities have failed to implement local citizens' initiatives that seek to amend municipal marijuana laws.
Local Depenalization Measures Win Big On Election Day
In addition to the historic Election Day votes in CO and WA, voters in several cities in MA and MI also decided in favor of ending marijuana prohibition...
More Drug-Related Election Results, Good and Bad
Here's the rundown on other drug policy-related issues that were on the ballot Tuesday. The results were definitely a mixed bag...
Michigan Cities to Vote on Cannabis Depenalization Measures Next Week
Voters in four Michigan cities — totaling over a million people — will also decide on Tuesday whether to legalize or depenalize the adult use of cannabis...
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Grand Rapids, MI Police Chief Opposes Relaxing Pot Law
The police chief in Michigan's second-largest city opposes a ballot question that would make marijuana possession a civil infraction in Grand Rapids.
Michigan: Grand Rapids Voters Will Decide on $25 Fine-Only Offense for Pot Possession
Voters in Grand Rapids, Michigan will decide this November on a municipal measure to depenalize marijuana possession offenses to a non-criminal fine-only.
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Ballot Language Approved for Marijuana Proposal in Grand Rapids
City Commission this morning approved ballot language for a marijuana proposal that voters will consider in November. Amendment sought by Decriminalize GR,