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Ezequiel Hurbines, Exploring Perceptions About Marijuana Legalization for Recreational Use in Texas

Despite considerable research on the perceived effects of marijuana legalization in the United States, little is known of the perceptions of law enforcement officers. In this qualitative study, the researcher explored law enforcement officers’ perceptions about the effects of legalizing marijuana for recreational use in Texas. Four officers from four counties in Texas participated in semi-structured interviews. Thematic analysis was used to derive three perceived negative effects: “I support”, “I do not support”, and “crime increase”. Most significantly, three of four officers vocalized support of legalizing marijuana for recreational use in Texas.