The Predictive Validity of Marijuana Odor Detection: An Examination of Alaska State Trooper Case Reports 2006–2010

Authors

• Brad A. Myrstol
• Jason Brandeis

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Description

This study provides an empirical estimate of the extent to which Alaska State Troopers (AST) investigators’ detection of marijuana odors served as a reliable indicator of the presence of illegal quantities of marijuana in suspected structures/buildings. It also provides a detailed description of marijuana grow searches conducted by AST investigators. Data were compiled from the case records for all marijuana grow searches conducted by AST for the years 2006–2010 (n=333).

Publication Date

2-29-2012

Keywords

Alaska State Troopers, drugs & drug abuse, marijuana

Recommended Citation

Myrstol, Brad A. and Brandeis, Jason, "The Predictive Validity of Marijuana Odor Detection: An Examination of Alaska State Trooper Case Reports 2006–2010" (2012). Reports. 19.
https://ualaska.researchcommons.org/uaa_justice_reports/19

Handle

http://hdl.handle.net/11122/3727