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D.E.A. “National Take-Back Day” Pharmaceutical Drug Collection and Camarillo Police Kid Print Program
By Ventura County Sheriff Department — Monday, October 24th, 2011
 Ventura County Sheriff's Department On Saturday, October 29, 2011 the Camarillo Police Department, in cooperation with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will host the third annual National Take-Back Day, pharmaceutical drug collection event. Collection activities will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Camarillo Police Department, located at 3701 E. Las Posas Road in Camarillo. The National Take-Back Day provides an opportunity for the public to surrender expired, unwanted, or unused pharmaceutical controlled substances and other medications for destruction. These drugs are a potential source of supply for illegal use and an unacceptable risk to public health and safety. The National Take-Back initiative will provide those who have accumulated unwanted and unused prescription drugs a great opportunity to safely dispose of them from their homes. During the previous two take-back events, more than 300 tons of medications were collected nationwide, of which more than 24 thousand pounds were collected in the greater Los Angeles area alone. The program is anonymous. Prescription and over the counter solid dosage medications, i.e. tablets and capsules are accepted. Illicit substances such as marijuana or methamphetamine will not be accepted. In addition to the above program, The Camarillo Police Department currently has a prescription drug drop receptacle located in the front lobby. This receptacle can be used to drop off expired, unwanted, or unused pharmaceutical controlled substances and other medications for destruction. The receptacle can be accessed Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM. Camarillo Police Department’s Citizen Patrol volunteers will also be at the location, conducting the Kid Print child identification and fingerprinting program during the same hours. Parents or guardians may bring their children in for this free service. Children will have their important information documented, they will have a current picture taken and have their fingerprints recorded. Parents will receive the original document, as well as a two sided color card with the photo, fingerprint and all of the child’s information included. In the event the child becomes lost or abducted, parents may supply the card to local law enforcement to significantly assist with rescue efforts. Should you have questions about National Take-Back Day or Kid Print, you can contact Community Resource Officer Todd Eskridge at (805) 388-5129. Report Number: N/A |
