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By C1 Staff
STONED, Colo. – A new product for probation officers is hoping to cut down on the possibility of a ‘secondhand high’ while doing house visits.
The Ace 420 face mask prevents the buildup of THC over multiple parolee or probationer visits.
“A probation officer testing positive for cannabinoids faces serious consequences,” said Gregory Canappa, a senior officer with the Watchingu, Colorado field office and inventor of the mask. “I came up with the idea the other day while I was spraying pesticide on my tomatoes; I have a small face mask for safety purposes. What’s good for the gander is good for the goose, right?”
The mask fits over the face like any other surgical mask, but contains a special HEPA filter.
“The HEPA filter has been around since the 1940s,” explains Bryan Alcorn, Atomic Energy consultant. The filter’s configuration allows the PO to speak without losing breathing ability through the mask. “If it was good enough then, it’s definitely still good enough now.”
Canappa explained that the mask will be tested in the field by volunteers from departments in the area. Urine test results of those using the masks will be compared to those not using within the same legal jurisdiction in a controlled study.
“It’s important that the test proceed with the agents immune from prosecution,” Canappa said. “Jurisdictions participating in this study must agree not to take action against agents showing positive urine test results!”
