Local officials in Maryland’s most populous county say they’re moving moving to loosen marijuana policies for would-be police officers in an effort to boost recruitment amid a staffing shortage. During a briefing last week, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich said the police department currently has 166 vacancies and is expecting a “wave of anticipated retirements” … Continue reading Maryland’s Biggest County Seeks To Loosen Marijuana Use Restrictions For Police Recruits Amid Staffing Shortage