Idaho law enforcement officials and prosecutors oppose legislation decriminalizing the use of illegal drugs. Democratic Senator Gran Burgoyne says his legislation is intended to put the focus more on treatment and less on prosecution and punishment. However, the Idaho Fraternal Order of Police, Idaho Prosecuting Attorneys Association, and other law enforcement groups say the measure would allow a person to legally possess up to trafficking amounts of heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, and fentanyl. Also coming out against the bill were the Idaho Chiefs of Police Association and the Idaho Sheriffs’ Association. (AP)
