State eases restrictions on prospective police officers

BOISE (AP) -- A new rule approved by Idaho lawmakers last week loosens restrictions for prospective officers who have used marijuana in the past.

Under the rule approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee on Jan. 25, prospective officers could be barred from certification if they've used marijuana within the previous year.

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