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LAPD News:
On Saturday, April 22, the Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) will be conducting its biannual DEA Drug Take Back Day. This event will begin at 10 a.m. and will end at 2 p.m.
The drop off location will be in the north parking lot (off Central Avenue) of the LAPD.
Items that have not been accepted in the past include:
- Needles/sharps;
- Liquids or creams; and
- Aerosols/compressed medications.
For this event:
- LAPD will have supplies available for people to dispose of their liquids, creams and aerosols on site, and a sharps container available to drop off injectable medications.
This drug diversion program is part of a national initiative by the DEA. The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day aims to supply a safe, convenient and responsible means of disposal for prescription drugs, while also educating the public about the potential for abuse of medications.
“This program has been highly successful for the Los Alamos Police Department, and we are excited to bring this program back,” Deputy Chief Oliver Morris said.
Direct questions to Det. Joseph Robinson at 505.663.1888.
