Law Enforcement
Meet Stingray, law enforcement's newest high-tech weapon in its fight against crime. Civil libertarians and privacy advocates have some concerns, and they're starting to make their way into the federal courts.
ACLU to Examine SWAT, Police Militarization
The ACLU is undertaking a nationwide investigation into the use of military-style weapons, equipment, and tactics by civilian law enforcement.
The Top Ten Drug Policy Stories of 2012 [FEATURE]
In some ways, 2012 has been a year of dramatic, exciting change in drug policy, as the edifice of global drug prohibition appears to crumble before our eyes. In other ways it's still business as usual in the drug war. Here, we look at the biggest drug policy stories of the year.
Michigan Cops Ponder Detroit Marijuana Legalization Vote
Detroit voted to legalize possession of up to an ounce by adults on private property, but local law enforcement is either ignoring the vote or still trying to figure out how to respond.
Marijuana Is Now Legal in Colorado! [FEATURE]
And then there were two. It is now legal to possess up to an ounce of marijuana or grow six plants in Colorado. The Rocky Mountain State now joins Washington state, where it went legal last week.
Marijuana is Now Legal in Washington State! [FEATURE]
It's a historic day. Marijuana possession is now legal in Washington state, and will be in Colorado, too, within a few weeks.
Law Enforcement Call on DOJ to Respect State Marijuana Laws [FEATURE]
Adding to the chorus calling for the Obama administration to "do the right thing" and let Colorado and Washington proceed with legalizing and regulating marijuana, Law Enforcement Against Prohibition delivered a letter to Attorney General Eric Holder on Tuesday.
Marijuana Legalization: What Can/Will the Feds Do? [FEATURE]
Everyone is waiting for the other shoe to drop after last week's marijuana legalization votes in Colorado and Washington. Here's what we could see happen.
Medical Marijuana Update
All eyes may have been on the election last week, but the battles over medical marijuana didn't go away. Here are the highlights from the past few days.
Embedded video from "The Lord of the Rings," appearing on Seattle Police Blotter legal marijuana guide page.