New research shows that not only is the use of drug detection dogs ineffective, it may in fact increase the risk of drug-related harm.
- Associate Professor in Criminology and Drug Policy, Centre for Crime Policy and Research, Flinders University
There are better ways to deal with drug possession (for personal use) than putting the person behind bars.
Most drug use among Australian festival goers appears to be occasional and isn’t problematic. But a small group experience higher rates of drug-related harms.
It’s ineffective to use drug dogs at festivals and in public places because they’re much more likely to catch small-time users than suppliers.
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