Negative Effects Of Legalizing Marijuana On Law Enforcement

While legalizing marijuana may decrease the amount of drug related arrests and stops made by cops, it is ultimately hurting law enforcement in the long run. Marijuana related charges make up the majority of cases filed in police departments because it is still illegal in many states. In those cases, regardless if marijuana was actually found, money tied to marijuana using or trading is found, and kept by the police department. Therefore, legalizing marijuana may negatively affect the careers of law enforcement officials because less traffic stops would happen. “If legalization leads to fewer searches, that means fewer seizures of cash and property, which could have a significant negative impact on the finances of police departments that have