The SAPD will take back old and unused prescription drugs today

Santa Ana Police Department

Advisory: Join us for National Take Back Day on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015, at our Westend Substation!

On Saturday, September 26, 2015, the Santa Ana Police Department in collaboration with the Los Angeles Field Division of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is hosting a NATIONAL TAKE BACK DAY.

NATIONAL TAKE BACK DAY will provide a unified opportunity for the public to surrender expired, unwanted, or unused pharmaceutical controlled substances and other medications to law enforcement officers for destruction.

The program provides an opportunity for law enforcement to serve as a safe collection site and we will provide educational material on prescription and over the counter drug abuse, increase awareness and provide information regarding the proper disposal of pharmaceutical drugs.

When: Saturday, September 26, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Where: Santa Ana Police Department – Westend Substation
3750 W. McFadden Suite I, Santa Ana
Riverview West Shopping Center
(S/E Corner of McFadden/Harbor)

For further information, contact the Westend Police Substation, at 714-647-5062.

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Art Pedroza Editor
Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.
Art Pedroza

Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.

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