Do lenient drug laws hurt more than they help? Hosts Jerremy Alexander Newsome and Dave Conley join Patrol Sergeant Jordan Morris to unpack the fallout of drug decriminalization in California, where meth possession earns just a ticket. Morris shares the toll on communities and officers, proposing mandatory rehab to break addiction cycles. From the blur between jail and prison to the need for robust police training, this heartfelt episode calls for policies that heal, not harm, offering hope for safer streets.
Timestamps:
- (00:00) Reforms Gone Wrong: How drug decriminalization strains cops and communities.
- (00:29) A Ticket for Meth: Why drug offenses face lighter penalties than speeding.
- (01:45) Communities Unraveled: The chaos of decriminalization in places like San Francisco.
- (03:51) A Way Out: Jordan’s push for mandatory rehab to end addiction cycles.
- (08:57) Reimagining Justice: More police training and tailored sentencing for reform.
- (12:09) Jail vs. Prison: Why jail systems need funding to prevent crime early.
- (15:21) Drugs and Violence: How substances fuel domestic violence calls.
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