Stephen Post: in Columbus, OH

o Provide research support to evaluate the preparation and response of the Columbus Police Department to the protests that took place in Columbus, Ohio from May 28 through July 19, 2020 o Take notes during confidential interviews of protestors, observers and law enforcement officers o Review similar research and news media regarding police actions

o Research actors and compile data associated with the marijuana industry, drug reform, the opioid epidemic, law enforcement, and criminal justice reform o Analyze local, state, and federal regulations governing the legality and operations of cannabis industries including codified statutes, agency guidelines, and judicial rulings o Create original research including a state-by-state analysis of cannabis social equity policies, analysis of legal institutions teaching drug policy, & evaluation of Ohio's Medical Marijuana Control Program o Summarize database research into briefing memos for policymakers, legal professionals, and public o Engage with key public, private, and non-profit stakeholders involved in the cannabis industry and drug policy at the local, state, and national levels o Build social media pages on Twitter and Facebook to further our presence, outreach, and engagement

o Researched opioids effect on Ohio kinship care, state/federal funding, and legislation o Reached out to 10-15 potential new connections/partners o Planned issue-based events to spur initiative progress, contributed to working papers/policy documents