How Accurate Are Oklahoma Field Test Kits?

Field test kits are commonly used by law enforcement as a basis for arrest and prosecution—and it turns out they’re not very accurate at all. A study conducted by Marijuana Policy Project revealed that out of 42 non-marijuana substances, 70% of the field tests gave false positive results.

It is not uncommon for people to plead guilty to a lesser charge after they have fallen victim to a false positive result from a field test kit. Some end up spending weeks or even longer in jail to prove their innocence and waiting for more accurate and reliable testing.

The report notes many substances that can show positive for marijuana using a field test kit, including breath mints, deodorant, Jolly Ranchers, oregano, ginko, lavender and loose-leaf tea.

Is it me, or is a field test kit almost like a magic ball that only says, “yes.” Maybe sometimes “no.” But mostly “yes.”

And how silly would it be to rely on a magic ball when putting people in jail because sometimes it gets it right? But mostly wrong.

Pretty silly.

Check out the report and full list online: HERE

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