Pubdate: Thu, 04 May 2006
Source: Colorado Springs Independent (CO)
Copyright: 2006 Colorado Springs Independent
Contact:  http://www.csindy.com
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1536
Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v06/n541/a04.html
Author: Howard J. Wooldridge

POLICE BEAT

As a police officer, I arrested about 400 drivers for DUI of alcohol
and 2 for DUID (both intoxicated on prescription pain killers). In 18
years of police service, I went to zero calls for service generated by
the use of marijuana. Pot, like any mind-altering drug, is a poor
choice, and I urge everyone to be as drug-free as possible. However,
chasing pot users is a horrible waste of good police time.

Officer Howard J. Wooldridge (retired)

Member, Law Enforcement Against Prohibition

Washington, D.C.
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