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California Police Remove Marijuana Questions From Application Forms

Keegan MacDonald by Keegan MacDonald
December 12, 2023
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California law enforcement agencies are gearing up for a significant change in their employment policies as a new law, set to take effect on January 1, prohibits inquiries into job applicants’ prior marijuana use. This development comes on the heels of Governor Newsom’s signing of the bill in October, solidifying the state’s commitment to cannabis employment protections.

The Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training, anticipating the law’s enforcement, has proactively amended application forms to align with the upcoming policy shift. The revised forms no longer pose questions about a candidate’s prior cannabis use, diverging from the previous approach that sought information on any illicit drug use within the past six months or lifetime.

The law not only aims to eliminate discrimination against off-duty cannabis users but also explicitly makes it illegal for employers to seek information about a candidate’s cannabis history. While peace officer applicants are still required to disclose information about prior convictions, including those related to cannabis, the focus is shifting towards a more nuanced evaluation of an applicant’s suitability for the position.

This move follows a trend seen in other states, such as Nevada, where officials recently amended hiring standards for police officers, allowing candidates previously disqualified for certain marijuana-related offenses to now be eligible for law enforcement positions. The shift is in response to growing recognition of the changing legal landscape surrounding marijuana use and an acknowledgment of the need to adapt employment policies accordingly.

In New Jersey, however, legal battles are underway as two Jersey City police officers challenge their termination for off-duty cannabis use. The officers argue that the city’s punitive policy contradicts the state-level stance post-marijuana legalization. New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin has asserted that agencies cannot penalize officers for off-duty cannabis use, further emphasizing the need for alignment between state and local employment policies.

As various states grapple with evolving attitudes toward cannabis, Nebraska’s Crime Commission is also exploring potential adjustments to cannabis rules for police recruits, despite Governor Jim Pillen’s rejection of previous proposals for employment reform. The nationwide shift reflects an ongoing effort to reconcile law enforcement practices with changing societal norms surrounding marijuana use.

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