‘I’m vehemently opposed to it’: Why many in law enforcement oppose California’s Proposition 64

‘I’m vehemently opposed to it’: Why many in law enforcement oppose California’s Proposition 64

SANTA ANA, Calif. — A growing number of Southern California law enforcement organizations and leaders are voicing objections to a state ballot measure that would legalize recreational marijuana, saying it would make the state less safe. “I’m vehemently opposed to it,” Orange County Sheriff Sandra Hutchens said. “I think that it would be a terrible move for California to make.” While law enforcement is among 97 organizations, politicians and community leaders who are opposing Proposition 64, campaign fundraising is dominated by legalization advocates.