A spatial analysis of green teams: a tactical response to marijuana production in British Columbia |
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| Authors: | Aili E Malm George E Tita |
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| Institution: | (1) Criminology, Law and Society, University of California, Irvine, 2307 Social Ecology II, Irvine, CA 92697-7080, USA;(2) Department of Criminal Justice, University of California State, Long Beach, 1250 Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90840-4603, USA |
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| Abstract: | Over a period of 4 years (1997–2000), British Columbia (BC) experienced tremendous growth in the illicit production and distribution
of domestically grown marijuana. By the close of 2000, each policing jurisdiction in BC had adopted a particular policy in
response to grow operation proliferation. In summary, four policy responses were noted. First, some maintained the status
quo wherein enforcement of police initiated investigations and citizens’ tips continued, but with no additional resources
specifically dedicated to grow operations. Second, some jurisdictions suspended the majority of investigation and enforcement
of grow operations. Third, some agencies implemented or reinforced existing resource intensive drug squads, which focused
on trafficking, sales and production of all types of drugs. Finally, some of the jurisdictions formed specialized tactical
units known as “green teams” that focused solely on the enforcement of marijuana production. In this paper, we evaluate the
effectiveness of green teams using a Geographic Information System (GIS) and difference-in-difference estimates. The results
indicate that green teams decrease grow operations within their target area without significant displacement to surrounding
areas.
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| Keywords: | Displacement Criminal justice policy Police crackdown GIS Policing Marijuana Policy evaluation |
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