Medical Marijuana Dispensaries' Crime Rates Lower Than Banks: Denver Police

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The Denver Post:

A Denver Police Department analysis estimates that medical- marijuana dispensaries in the city were robbed or burglarized at a lower rate last year than either banks or liquor stores.

The analysis �" contained in a memo authored by Division Chief Tracie Keesee for Denver City Council members �" finds that the projected robbery and burglary rate for storefront dispensaries in 2009 was on par with that of pharmacies.

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