“All carrots and no stick”: Perceived impacts, changes in practices, and attitudes among law enforcement following drug decriminalization in Oregon State, USA

Original research
par
Smiley-McDonald, Hope M. et al

Date de publication

2023

Géographie

USA

Langue de la ressource

English

Texte disponible en version intégrale

Non

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Non

Évalué par des pairs

Yes

L’objectif

This study examined the perceived impacts of Ballot Measure 110, which decriminalized noncommercial possession of drugs that are illegal under the Controlled Substances Act, on law enforcement and Oregon communities.

Constatations/points à retenir

Law enforcement interviewees viewed BM 110 as a failure; they perceived it resulted in an erosion of their authority.

La conception ou méthodologie de recherche

Interviews (n=34)

Mots clés

Legal system/law enforcement
Decriminalization/legalization
Policy/Regulatory