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On April 22, 2023, the Orleans County Sheriff’s Office once again participated in the National Prescription Take-Back Event that was sponsored by the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration. The collection event was staffed by Deputy Sheriff’s and yielded over 697.6 lbs. of unused medication and sharps.
The Orleans County Sheriff’s Office has participated in the National Prescription Take-Back Program since 2012 and has collected a combined weight of over 12000 Lbs. of unused medications and sharps. The Orleans County Sheriff’s Office will continue to support future collection events with the purpose of safely disposing unused medications and to reduce the potential for criminal diversion.
OCSO Jail Superintendent Scott Wilson organized this year’s event.