GENESEE COUNTY/National Drug Take Back Day is April 27th across the county

Press release On Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., law enforcement agencies across Genesee County and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will provide the public the opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. There will …

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ORLEANS COUNTY/ Sheriff’s Department Drug Take Back 2023 results

Press release/provided photo 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 …

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ORLEANS COUNTY/Sheriff’s Office to participate in National Drug Take-Back Day on April 22nd

Press release ALBION – Sheriff Christopher Bourke is pleased to announce that the Sheriff’s Office will again participate in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a collaborative effort between the U.S. Department of Justice – Drug Enforcement Administration and …

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BATAVIA/National Drug Take Back Day happening across Genesee County on April 30th, 2022

Press release On Saturday, April 30th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., law enforcement agencies across Genesee County and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will provide the public the opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs. There will …

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GENESEE COUNTY/National Prescription Drug Take Back Day scheduled for Saturday April 24,2021

Press release On Saturday, April 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Genesee County law enforcement agencies and the Drug Enforcement Administration will give the public an opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. This service is …

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GENESEE, ORLEANS AND WYOMING COUNTIES/National Prescription Drug Take – Back Day October 26, 2019

Press release Prescription medications are generally safe, but only when they are taken as prescribed and for the intended purpose. When they are abused (taken in ways that are not prescribed) they can cause an array of negative health effects, including overdose and death. Given the growing number of people …

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