Medical marijuana is legal in Florida, and has been since 2017. However, some professionals with a prescription are finding that their jobs are negatively impacted by using it. Some employers still require workers to pass a marijuana screening test before they start...
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“Smart Justice” news
Residents of the Orlando area might want to learn more about what "Smart Justice" is and how it affects incarceration in Florida. There have been calls for a more innovative approach, such as used for treating low-level criminals in Miami-Dade County. Evidenced based...
Orlando Police Department seeks trust with community
Law enforcement officials in Florida receive hundreds of complaints each year regarding the misconduct of police officers. These range from verbal abuse to racial profiling to inappropriate use of force. Communities across the nation are calling for change. And the...
Understanding your rights when stopped by police in Florida
Being stopped by the police is a stressful experience no matter the situation. However, as a resident of the United States of America, you have certain rights that are protected when you are stopped by the police. Understanding your rights can help you avoid further...
What is disorderly conduct?
Many instances of disorderly conduct include human actions that trigger other persons to suffer detrimental consequences in Orlando, FL. Such interactions can lead other people to have an elevated risk of participating in criminal acts. To clearly understand more...
Domestic violence and underlying substance use causation
Domestic violence is a priority prosecution crime for most court systems because it leaves many innocent family members in a state of vulnerability. Not only are spouses involved in most incidents, but children are also often caught in the middle when conditions are...
Avoiding self-incrimination when interacting with authorities
When you interact with authorities in Florida, you would be wise to watch what you do and say. The less you do and say, the less they have to potentially hold against you. You must be careful, though, because, in some instances, authorities may try to employ certain...
The debate over facial recognition technology heats up
The information age has provided law enforcement agencies in Florida and around the country with several new investigative tools, and none of them is more controversial than facial recognition technology. Advocacy groups see these systems as the harbinger of a...
Orlando Police Department signs up for peer intervention training
Dozens of law enforcement agencies in Florida and around the country have chosen to take part in a training initiative that is designed to encourage officers to step in when they see one of their colleagues using excessive force or behaving in a way that endangers the...
Orlando will send counselors to some 911 calls
Each career has a certain set of guidelines to follow and tasks to complete, depending on the specific job role. Police officers, for instance, enforce the law and arrest criminals who threaten society at large. Counselors receive training to handle mental health...
