HomeMy Public PortalAbout19P-048 DEA Drug Take Back Initiative VILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD
POLICE DEPARTMENT
14300 S. Coil Plus Drive, Plainfield, IL 60544
Main Phone # (815) 436-6544 Executive Fax # (815) 436-9681
John J. Konopek Jr., Chief of Police
PRESS RELEASE
Release Immediately
Press Release #: 19P-048
Release Date: 10/22/19
Case #: N/A
Contact: Officer Brett Keag , Plainfield Police Department (815) 267-7207
National Take Back Initiative
Saturday, October 26, 2019
10:00AM – 2:00PM
Plainfield Police Law Enforcement Center
14300 S. Coil Plus Drive
On Saturday, October 26, 2019, from 10am -2pm, the DEA will coordinate a collaborative effort with
state and local law enforcement agencies focused on removing potentially dangerous controlled
substances from our nation’s medicine cabinets. This national take-back day will provide a unified
opportunity for the public to surrender expired, unwanted, or unused pharmaceutical controlled
substances and any other medications to law enforcement officers for destruction and will bring
national focus to the issue of pharmaceutical drug abuse. The program provides an opportunity for
law enforcement, prevention, treatment and business communities to collaborate and establish a safe
collection site for all Americans, regardless of where they reside.
During this event, the Plainfield Police Department will act as a host collection site and the following
protocols will be followed.
Controlled, non-controlled, and over the counter substances will be collected. This event is for
patients and their families to dispose of unwanted medications. Pharmacies, hospitals, and
physicians may NOT drop off their excess medications for disposal.
Any solid dosage form pharmaceutical products (tablets, capsules, etc.) in consumer containers may
be accepted. Small (pint size) bottles of cough syrups may be accepted if they are sealed in their
original container. The depositor should ensure that the cap is tightly sealed to prevent leakage
VILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD
POLICE DEPARTMENT
14300 S. Coil Plus Drive, Plainfield, IL 60544
Main Phone # (815) 436-6544 Executive Fax # (815) 436-9681
John J. Konopek Jr., Chief of Police
There are however items that absolutely will NOT be accepted.
Illicit illegal substances such as marijuana or heroin are not part of this initiative and will NOT be
accepted. Also, NEEDLES WILL NOT be accepted.
Anyone having further questions regarding the event is encouraged to contact Officer Brett Keag.
Authority: Colin Mulacek #119
Sergeant Colin Mulacek #119