The figure is well behind its projected pace of 700 applicants in the first 12 months, but registry administrator Gail Kelsey said a similar program in Oregon picked up steam after six months.

Posted by FoM on January 02, 2002 at 16:54:12 PT

Like any war, the War on Drugs has its good soldiers -- a varied bunch, coming from all walks of life and filling all ranks. They include eager volunteers, from the drug czars at the top of the command chain to the beat cops, Drug Enforcement Administration and Customs Service agents out in the field.

The war also has reluctant conscripts, such as state and federal judges compelled by mandatory minimum sentencing rules to enforce laws that many see as counterproductive and unjust.

The initiative, which has now been extended until spring, is estimated to have saved 2,000 hours of police time freeing officers to concentrate on arrests for crack and heroin supply. It has also saved potential court costs of L4million.

Posted by FoM on January 02, 2002 at 08:47:53 PT

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