Stories by Neill Franklin

Neill Franklin, a member of Law Enforcement Against Prohibition, has been police officer for more than 32 years and has served as a commander for the Maryland State Police’s Bureau of Drug and Criminal Enforcement, as well as a trainer with the Baltimore Police Department. subscribe to Neill Franklin's feed

5 Burning Questions About Legalizing Pot

Posted on: Nov 26, 2012, Source: PBS

Three experts explain everything you need to know about the battle to legalize marijuana.

Why Tony Bennett's Emotional Speech for Drug Legalization Was Not "Inappropriate," But Spot On

Posted on: Feb 16, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Tony Bennett, during his emotional remarks, suggested we should look to Amsterdam for answers.

Will Frustrated Moms and Cops End the Drug War?

Posted on: Feb 10, 2012, Source: Huffington Post

It will be moms who come to rescue their children from the deadly grip of prohibition, and police against the drug war are eagerly ready to support them in this quest.

Understanding Obama’s "War on Drugs"

Posted on: Aug 2, 2011, Source: AlterNet

If the Obama administration really wants to go down in history as the first to take drug policy in a significantly new direction, it's going to have to actually do something.

10 Ways to Outfox Cops That Are Abusing Their Powers to Trick You

Posted on: Nov 17, 2010, Source: LEAP

What few people understand, but police know all too well, is that your constitutional rights only apply if you understand and assert them.

Mexico Brags About Killing a Drug Kingpin, But It Won't Be Long Before Someone Takes His Place

Posted on: Dec 22, 2009, Source: AlterNet

The Mexican government is still confused over the difference between "drugs" and the violence in the battle to gain control of the unregulated drug market.