Community
“Crush the Crisis” DEA Drug Take Back Day
| Nature of Incident: | “Crush the Crisis” DEA Drug Take Back Day | ||||
| Report Number: | none | ||||
| Location: | Los Robles Hospital 215 W. Janss Road Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 AND Goebel Adult Community Center Conejo Recreation & Park District 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 |
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| Date & Time: | October 26th 2024 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. | ||||
| Unit(s) Responsible: | Thousand Oaks Police Services Patrol, Drug Enforcement Administration, Los Robles Health System, and Goebel Adult Community Center |
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| The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office, the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Los Robles Health System, and the Goebel Adult Community Center are united in hosting the “Crush the Crisis” DEA Drug Take Back Day. On Saturday, October 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., these organizations will come together to host the DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day at two locations: the Los Robles Hospital at 215 W. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360, and Goebel Adult Community Center, located at 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362. Each take-back location will offer a convenient drive-through drop-off process, ensuring quick and easy participation. Ventura County Sheriff personnel will work side by side with volunteers from the Los Robles Health System and Goebel Community Center to assist with the collection of unneeded and expired prescription medications. The team will collect tablets, capsules, patches, and other solid prescription drugs. However, syringes, sharps, illicit drugs, and liquid products such as cough syrup (unless sealed tightly in the original container) will not be accepted. Thanks to the collaborative efforts of local law enforcement agencies and community partners, the DEA Take Back Day has safely removed 9,285 tons of medication from circulation since its inception. The event provides a free and anonymous way for individuals to dispose of unneeded medications, making a positive impact on public health and safety. For more information or to find a collection site near you, visit www.DEATakeBack.com. |
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| Prepared by: | Sergeant Daniel Blanck | ||||
| News Release Date: | 10-3-2024 | ||||
| Media Follow-Up Contact: | Sergeant Daniel Blanck 805-494-8262 |
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| Approved by: |
Captain Matthew Young | ||||
Address/Location
Ventura County Sheriff's Office
800 S Victoria Ave
Ventura, CA 93003
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 805-654-9511