Jersey City police union disputes pot prohibition
Jersey City officials have argued that federal law bars anyone who owns a firearm from using cannabis, a claim the union disputes.
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Jersey City officials have argued that federal law bars anyone who owns a firearm from using cannabis, a claim the union disputes.
An administrative law judge recently ruled in favor of a police officer who was fired in Jersey City this April after testing positive for marijuana.
Four New Jersey police officers were recently fired after testing positive for marijuana, even though they deny consuming it while on duty. Now, these…
“It is a shame that 99% of the departments in the state recognize that and are not trying to ruin people’s lives," Paris said.
Four Jersey City police officers claim they will sue the city after being suspended without pay for testing positive for cannabis while off-duty.