By Benjie Cooper
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It’s a day that has been anticipated for a long time, when the police finally tell the public to stop calling them about people growing marijuana instead of encouraging them to report it.
On the eve of nationwide cannabis legalization, Toronto police are launching a campaign urging people only to call 9-1-1 for emergencies and not for cannabis-related complaints.
“Cannabis is no longer illegal on October 17, 2018,” reads one of the advertisements. “Consumption will be allowed anywhere cigarette smoking is allowed except in a motor vehicle. Do not call police for this.”
But while Toronto Police are distancing themselves from marijuana-related matters on the job, off-duty officers will still have to generally refrain from partaking as they are not allowed to serve within twenty-eight days of consuming cannabis.
“This change represents a significant transition, not just for members of the Toronto Police Service but for all Canadians,” said Chief Mark Saunders in a statement. “Consequently, it is reasonable to keep an open mind and to make room for practical considerations, if necessary.”
Saunders stressed that as the country moves forward with legal cannabis, that people take time to educate themselves about legalization.
