"War on Drugs" speaker tonight

[annaf...@gmail.com]

L.E.A.P. - Law Enforcement Against Prohibition - is an organization of
police officers who have seen the effects of the "war on drugs"
firsthand. L.E.A.P. founder Peter Christ will present this unique
perspective at the law school this evening. Pizza will be served.

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Where is the Exit Strategy in the WAR ON DRUGS ?"

asks Guest Speaker Peter Christ , founder of:

"L.E.A.P. - Law Enforcement Against Prohibition"

When: Monday, October 15th at 8:00 PM

Where: 106 O'Brian at UB Law School

Peter Christ retired as a police captain after a 20-year career
enforcing drug laws. Christ is one of the most experienced of the LEAP
speakers, having performed before hundreds of civic, professional,
educational, and religious organizations, plus conducting television
and radio interviews in dozens of markets. Peter speaks of the Drug
War's impact on: police/community relations; the safety of law
enforcement officers and suspects; police corruption and misconduct;
and the financial and human costs associated with current drug
policies. These issues include the effect of drug prohibition on the
judiciary, sentencing issues, prison populations and minority
communities, as well as the usefulness of drug education programs in
reducing drug abuse.

Hosted by the UB Sociology Department

Co-Sponsored by the Federalist Society and the UB Lawyer's Guild

Refreshments will be served!