The Smerconish Podcast

Police Potheads: State Says Yes, Mayor Says No

Episode Summary

It's a case of city versus state, and it has to do with pot. Michael talks to Steven Fulop, the Mayor of Jersey City, New Jersey, who does not want officers on his police force to be able to use marijuana during their personal, off-duty time. However, with cannabis being legal in NJ, he's now fighting the state in court, as they say, yes, officers can partake when not on the job. Original air date 24 October 2023.