Lathrup Village Police Department Marijuana Town Hall Presentation

Lathrup Village Police Department Marijuana Town Hall Presentation January 26, 2019

“Wax/Oil/Capsules/Shatter” (80 -90% THC) Concentrates “Green Crack” wax “Ear Wax” Butane Hash Oil (BHO) “Shatter” “Budder” Hash Oil Capsules Slide Courtesy of Marijuana Impact on Public Health & Safety in Co.

THC Levels • • Marihuana- 25% (2018) Hash – 30 - 50% (2018) Hash Oil – 80 – 90% (2018) Concentrates - Vary

Slide Courtesy of Ben Cort Presentation

Cannabis Tinctures • Cannabis tinctures, also known as green or golden dragon, is an alcohol-based cannabis extract-essentially infused alcohol (180 proof or higher). • The tinctures are used to make juices, ice cream, soups, gelatin, mashed potatoes and gravy, or salad dressing. • Grind your flower or extract, and then mix the flower or extract in a mason jar with high-proof alcohol (preferably, Everclear).

Cannabis Tinctures

Challenges: Perception of Risk • Some people think that: • Drugged driving is not a serious problem. • Drug use does not adversely affect driving and may improve it. • There are no laws prohibiting drugged driving (i. e. , it is not illegal). • The likelihood of detection and apprehension for drugged driving is low.

Woman killed in 100 mph crash • A 48 -year-old woman died after her vehicle was struck by a Camaro going in excess of 100 mph early Wednesday, according to the Port Huron Police Department. • Wreckage was scattered throughout the area. "Debris everywhere; it was like a bomb went off. " • The engine from the victim’s vehicle had ended up on property a few hundred feet away. • The defendant to stand trial for second degree murder.

People v Ashley Baker • Defendant was driving to Mc. Donalds • Failed to stop at intersection • Struck white car occupied by four friends on way home from dinner • White car forced into opposing traffic, struck by red pickup • All four occupants of white vehicle were killed • No SFSTs were performed • Consent draw of Baker’s blood • 1 nanogram of THC

Teen pleads guilty in tow truck driver’s death • Defendant pled guilty in the death of Preferred Towing’s Jason Schultz. • “By having THC in your body by the operation of that vehicle did cause the death of Jason Schultz, how do you plead? ” Judge asked. “Guilty, ” defendant said. • Defendant was southbound when he swerved to the right onto the shoulder to avoid the tow truck, striking Schultz, the tow cable and stuck vehicle. • Schultz is survived by his widow and three children younger than 10.

Marihuana Effects "Cannabis Effects on Driving Skills” Article: "Evidence suggests recent smoking and/or blood THC concentrations 2 -5 ng/m. L are associated with substantial driving impairment, particularly in occasional smokers. “ Author: Marilyn Huestis

Section I: Traffic Fatalities & Impaired Driving �Since recreational marijuana was legalized, marijuana related traffic deaths increased 151 percent while all Colorado traffic deaths increased 35 percent �Since recreational marijuana was legalized, traffic deaths involving drivers who tested positive for marijuana more than doubled from 55 in 2013 to 138 people killed in 2017. o This equates to one person killed every 2 ½ days compared to one person killed every 6 ½ days. �The percentage of all Colorado traffic deaths that were marijuana related increased from 11. 43 percent in 2013 to 21. 3 percent in 2017.

Section II: Marijuana Use �Colorado past month marijuana use shows a 45 percent increase in comparing the three-year average prior to recreational marijuana being legalized to the three years after legalization. �Colorado past month marijuana use for ages 12 and older is ranked 3 rd in the nation and is 85 percent higher than the national average.

Section III: Public Health �The yearly rate of emergency department visits related to marijuana increased 52 percent after the legalization of recreational marijuana. (2012 compared to 2016) �The yearly rate of marijuana-related hospitalizations increased 148 percent after the legalization of recreational marijuana. (2012 compared to 2016) �Marijuana only exposures more than tripled in the five-year average (2013 -2017) since Colorado legalized recreational marijuana compared to the five-year average (2008 -2012) prior to legalization.

Section IV: Black Market �RMHIDTA Colorado Task Forces (10) conducted 144 investigations of black market marijuana in Colorado resulting in: o 239 felony arrests o 7. 3 tons of marijuana seized o 43, 949 marijuana plants seized o 24 different states the marijuana was destined �The number of highway seizures of Colorado marijuana increased 39 percent from an average of 242 seizures (2009 -2012) to an average of 336 seizures (20132017) during the time recreational marijuana has been legal. �Seizures of Colorado marijuana in the U. S. mail system has increased 1, 042 percent from an average of 52 parcels (2009 -2012) to an average of 594 parcels (2013 -2017) during the time recreational marijuana has been legal.

Section V: Societal Impact �Marijuana tax revenue represent approximately nine tenths of one percent of Colorado’s FY 2017 budget. �Violent crime increased 18. 6 percent and property crime increased 8. 3 percent in Colorado since 2013. � 65 percent of local jurisdictions in Colorado have banned medical and recreational marijuana businesses.

Section IV: Marijuana Industry �According to the Marijuana Policy Group, Market Size and Demand for Marijuana in Colorado 2017 Market Update: o “From 2014 through 2017, average annual adult use flower prices fell 62. 0 percent, from $14. 05 to $5. 34 per gram weighted average. ” o “Adult use concentrate prices fell 47. 9 percent, from $41. 43 to $21. 57 per gram. ” o “The average THC content of all tested flower in 2017 was 19. 6 percent statewide compared to 17. 4 percent in 2016, 16. 6 percent in 2015 and 16. 4 percent in 2014. ” o “The average potency of concentrated extract products increased steadily from 56. 6 percent THC content by weight in 2014 to 68. 6 percent at the end of 2017. ” �As of June 2017, there were 491 retail marijuana stores in the state of Colorado compared to 392 Starbucks and 208 Mc. Donald’s.

Challenge 1: Many different methods of ingesting: smoking or vaping plant parts, resins (hashish) and extracts (hash Oil) result in different rates of absorption in the lungs. Oils and extracts can be applied topically and/or infused into edibles such as cookies. Depending on which method of ingesting is used, comes with varying rates of distribution into the blood stream and THC concentrations.

Challenge 2: Changing Public Perception –It is ok to smoke/ ingest Marijuana and drive. I drive better high because I’m more focused, I can concentrate better, I’m a more cautious driver. It’s not a big deal.

Challenge 3: With the passing of Recreational Marijuana we will see an Increase in Driving Under the Influence / increase in crashes and fatalities. (Education/training)

Challenge 4: Training / Education Office of Highway safety planning – Nov. 2018 138 DRE (Drug Recognition Officers) Law enforcement officers

Challenge 5: Michigan is the only Midwest state to Legalize recreational marijuana. Influx of people coming from out of state to get weed. Increase in people loitering around retail facilities.

Challenge 6: Packaging Protecting our young people from products which appear to be candy or cookies

Challenge 7: CPL holders or gun owners Under Federal statute Marijuana remains classified as a Schedule 1 controlled substance, and therefore is illegal. Federal Statute 18 USC 922 (g)(3) provides up to 10 years imprisonment and up to a $250, 000 fine if a person possesses ANY amount of marijuana and ANY firearm or ANY ammunition. Simply stated: marijuana + firearm (or ammunition) = FELONY

Challenge 8: Deployment of personnel. Dedicate personnel to store vs. patrolling the neighborhoods. Increased alarms, increased foot traffic, increase in suspicious persons/vehicles, increased B/E’s, increased strong armed robberies, increase in criminal element. All CASH business!

The following is a list of municipalities who have notified LARA (Licensing and Regulatory Affairs) that they have opted out of the licensed facilities portion of MRTMA. Updated as of 1/25/19.