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In your response to two of your peers, identify any issues with their
\n stance and suggest ways that these issues may be addressed. Respond to
\none peer who has the same stance as you and one peer who has the
\nopposite stance. Remember to always be respectful when replying to
\npeers, even if you do not agree with their stance and\/or rationale.<\/p>\n
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\n departments should consider lowering their marijuana standards in order
\n to address recruitment challenges and realign their policies with
\nevolving societal norms. A stringent marijuana standard may disqualify
\nmany otherwise qualified candidates, thereby exacerbating the already
\nexisting reasons for this stance. <\/span><\/p>\n\n
\n Norms and Legal Landscape: Marijuana legalization is gaining traction
\nacross the United States, reflecting a significant shift in public
\nattitude. Penalizing candidates for past marijuana in states where it is
\n legal creates a dissonance between law enforcement recruitment policies
\n and societal norms. consequently, aligning recruitment standards with
\nthe current legal landscape is both pragmatic and respectful of evolving
\n public perspectives.<\/span><\/li>\n
\n on More Relevant Job Competencies; Successful policing relies on
\ncritical skills such as judgment, integrity, and professionalism. Past
\nmarijuana use, especially in a context where it is legally permissible,
\ndoes not necessarily imped an individual’s capability to perform police
\nduties effectively. Lowering the marijuana standards allows agencies to
\nassess candidates on competencies reflective of their potential job
\nperformance. <\/span><\/li>\n
\n Diversity and Representation: A strict marijuana standard
\ndisproportionately affects community members from demographics more
\nlikely to have engaged in marijuana use, particularly young adults. By
\nadjusting this standard, police departments can attract a more divers
\npool of candidates, helping ensure that the police force better
\nrepresents the communities they save, thus fostering trust and
\ncooperation.<\/span><\/li>\n
\n of Recruitment Resources: Enforcing a strict marijuana standard can
\nexclude many promises candidates, straining the recruitment process and
\ndepleting valuable resources lowering the standard broadens the
\ncandidate pool, making recruitment more efficient and enabling
\ndepartments to fill positions more rapidly without sacrificing the
\nquality of new recruits. <\/span><\/li>\n
\n and Success Stories: Some police departments have already adjusted
\ntheir marijuana policies and report positive outcomes in recruitment
\nwithout a decline in officer performance or public trust. These cases
\ncan offer blueprints for other departments struggling with similar
\nrecruitment challenges. <\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
\n conclusion, lowering the marijuana standard is a reasonable, effective
\nstrategy for modernizing police recruitment. The approach acknowledges
\nsocietal changes, prioritizes essential job skills, enhances diversity,
\nimproves recruitment efficiency, and is supported by successful
\nprecedents. Adjusting these standards would allow police departments to
\nbe better meeting their staffing needs whole maintain high professional
\nstandards and improving community relations.
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\nmakes for more problems later such as misconduct, poor public perception
\n and most likely poor performance across the board. Legalizing marijuana
\n has not been the greatest development as Colorado discovered (Cato,
\n2021) when there were surges in crime and car accidents to name a few
\nissues. I can\u2019t imagine police officers 1) being high while working or
\nresponding to incidents 2) being addicted to marijuana and trying to
\nmaintain a career 3) being effective in the field. This drug causes mood
\n swings, impairs the memory along with altering the sense of time. These
\n are all major factors affecting police work. How is an officer supposed
\n to be effective if he\u2019s unfocused, moody and not really paying
\nattention to his\/her surroundings. This seems like a recipe for disaster
\n for any city it is implemented. There have to be other options to boost
\n recruitment than lowering standards.<\/p>\n
\nMarijuana Legalizations: 2021 Update. Cato Institute.
\nhttps:\/\/www.cato.org\/policy-analysis\/effect-state-marijuana-legalizations-2021-update<\/p>\n
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