Original research
by
Smiley-McDonald, Hope M. et al
Release Date
2023
Geography
USA
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
No
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
No
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Objective
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.
Findings/Key points
Law enforcement interviewees viewed BM 110 as a failure; they perceived it resulted in an erosion of their authority.
Design/methods
Interviews (n=34)
Keywords
Legal system/law enforcement
Decriminalization/legalization
Policy/Regulatory
