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Addressing the Impacts of Cannabis Legalization in Our Communities Through a Joint Law Enforcement Approach
ABOUT MIG

Marijuana Impact Group

The Marijuana Impact Group promotes greater public awareness of the evolving impacts associated to cannabis in our society, by sharing fact-based and evidence-based information.

Officer Training

We offer focused programs that address the public safety impacts of marijuana use, legalization, trafficking trends, and impaired driving. Armed with factual, real-world intelligence, law enforcement and public officials are better positioned to develop effective strategies, shape informed policy, and enhance operational readiness in response to today’s marijuana landscape.

INTeLLIGENCE

We offer focused programs that address the public safety impacts of marijuana use, legalization, trafficking trends, and impaired driving. Armed with factual, real-world intelligence, law enforcement and public officials are better positioned to develop effective strategies, shape informed policy, and enhance operational readiness in response to today’s marijuana landscape.

Resources

We offer focused programs that address the public safety impacts of marijuana use, legalization, trafficking trends, and impaired driving. Armed with factual, real-world intelligence, law enforcement and public officials are better positioned to develop effective strategies, shape informed policy, and enhance operational readiness in response to today’s marijuana landscape.

National HIDTA Program

MIG’s reporting is fueled by ongoing partnerships with the 33 regional HIDTA programs, ensuring that all intelligence is grounded in real-world data from across the country. This collaboration provides law enforcement and policymakers with critical insights needed to address emerging threats and guide effective strategies.

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Impact Reports deliver critical data on drug trends, helping agencies respond to emerging threats. Backed by MIG’s ongoing partnership with the HIDTA program, these findings support law enforcement training and drive smarter policymaking.

HIDTA SUCCESS

2024 NATIONAL HIDTA STATS

FIREARMS

40,216 illegal firearms seized by HIDTA drug enforcement agencies

CANNABIS

1.55 Million KG of illegal cannabis seized of the streets

fugitives

35,864 fugitives involved in illegal drug trades apprehended

LEGALIZTION MAPS

Marijuana remains illegal under federal law, but state policies on medical and recreational use vary widely. As legalization expands, marijuana is now the most common illicit drug found in impaired drivers, often alongside alcohol. Explore the maps to see how marijuana laws differ by state and the public safety risks tied to legalization.

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