Study Shows Dispensaries Do Not Increase Crime
Last Updated on Wednesday, 13 June 2012 01:03 Written by The Union of Medical Marijuana Patients Wednesday, 13 June 2012 01:01
Nancy J. Kepple M.S.W. and Bridget Freisthler, PH.D of the University of California, Los Angeles, Luskin School of Public Affairs have published  an scientific report titled “Exploring the Ecological Association Between Crime and Medical Marijuana Dispensaries“
The study uses the premise of routine activity theory to analyze how dispensaries might contribute to criminal activity.
After all was said and done, Kepple and Freisthler concluded that,
That is to say no more than any other commercial business that regularly keeps high amounts of cash on hand. An important point to note is the value of security and monitoring the area surrounding the physical locations is emphasized as a method for reducing such risks.
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