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Chicago Police officer faces suspension over marijuana test, not firing

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, JUL 24 – Marshall Andrews received a three-month suspension, reflecting Illinois' 2020 cannabis legalization and the department's updated drug policy for officers, police board members said.

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“Officers who use cannabis are no longer violating a law they swore to uphold,” the board," stated the Chicago Police Board in its determination.

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Chicago police officer faces suspension, but not firing, over marijuana test

“Officers who use cannabis are no longer violating a law they swore to uphold,” the police board stated when it suspended the officer.

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Chicago Police officer faces suspension over marijuana test, not firing

“Officers who use cannabis are no longer violating a law they swore to uphold,” the board," stated the Chicago Police Board in its determination.

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Journal Gazette & Times-Courier broke the news in on Thursday, July 24, 2025.
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