Hypothtical for all you experienced LEO's

[packnrat]

i know the question was asked to leos. but i just have to add.

as a class A truck driver ( frozen foods) i would lose everything if i tested pos for pot.
the reason i got it into my system is mute.
and my union would just say go away.

i no deffernce for a leo and his job.


not to sound like i am bashing any. just a simple thought. play with /hang around others doing illegal / mood / mind altering drugs is not good.

i do wish the best for the lady. and this officer.

[TOM_ONE]

Why would this LEO's department know about this? Less the dept knows the better.

[RickD427]

Why would this LEO's department know about this? Less the dept knows the better.

Tom,

I can pretty much guarantee you that the department is going to find out. There's just too many different possible ways, but let me list just a few:
The real problem is that when the chief of the department finds out, and finds out after this has been going on for a while, and finds out from sources other than the officer, the resulting "explosion" is not going to be pleasant.

[CaptMike]

My probation department will separate you for this type of situation. We will separate if you are dating a felon. We are peace officers and must abide by all laws. Even though we are 830.5, we still need to follow the law.

Most people forget that marijuana is still classified as a schedule 1 drug. It is in the same class as heroin and cocain. Should a department look the other way when a girlfriend is using heroin. The answer is no. It doesnt matter what california says when the fed law still has it as a schedule 1 violation of the fed law.

We have and will separate for this situation. It is sad for this couple, but if the partner is willing to sacrafice their relationship, then its time to move on.

The sooner he moves on the better. If he were to stick around for a year and the department finds out, he is using poor judgement. If he finds out and ends the relationship, then he is doing what the dept expects and he wont be separated.

[Lex Talionis]

Well, they had a major falling out over this issue and he's moving into an apartment and will likely leave her permanently.
Pretty sad situation all the way around...
But, life goes on!

Things then have a way of working out I guess.

Does the fiance have a terminal illness or a potentially terminal illness? If that is the case I tend to believe most agencies if given that info upfront would be understanding----- as long as it is upfront.

If the drug is for something less compelling.... well, like I said, worked it's way out.

[Tyke8319]

Given the premise by OP and the apparent adamant responses by some that their Dept's would look upon the situation rather unfavorable makes me wonder if, let's say, a 25 year veteran had a wife with an illness which could most effectively be managed by the use of marijuana would he be fired/reprimanded/permanent letter in his file/etc...? I doubt not.