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Why We Hate Cops
The cannabis community and the police force have been at odds forever, and that’s not going to change until they do.
Brooklyn DA to Vacate Hundreds of Convictions Prosecuted With Help of Corrupt Cops
Brooklyn prosecutors are seeking dismissal of hundreds of convictions tied to dirty cops, including officers with a narcotics squad disgraced by a corruption scandal.
New York City Police Crack Down on Weed Trucks in Times Square
NYPD officers cleared out weed trucks in the Times Square area on Tuesday.
NYPD Says It Will Stop Testing Cops for Weed, Then Reverses Course
The New York Police Department announced on Wednesday that it would continue drug testing officers for weed only hours after a memo issued earlier in the day said that most screenings for pot would end.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, Former Cop, Says ‘Light Up’
The New York City Mayor told New Yorkers to light up until licensing begins and the market matures.
NYPD Will No Longer Stop and Search Over Cannabis Smell
Driving while high is still illegal, but having cannabis in your car is not.
NYPD Gets Blowback for Arrest Procedures Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
The NYPD is facing criticism for not adhering to public safety practices while making arrests.
NYPD Transit Cop Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Gym Bag Filled With Marijuana
He’s not the only police officer recently accused of cannabis-related thievery.
Family of Teen Murder Victim Blasts NYPD Rep for Linking The Crime to Marijuana
The comments are seen as a thinly veiled critique of Mayor de Blasio’s relaxed policing strategy.
NYC Police Brags About Confiscating Cannabis, Finds Out It’s Hemp
NYPD really botched it this time.