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<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><font size=5
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:20.0pt'>MOSCOW POLICE DEPARTMENT<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address
w:st="on"><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>118
East 4th Street</span></font></st1:address></st1:Street><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City
w:st="on"><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Moscow</span></font></st1:City>,
<st1:State w:st="on">Idaho</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">83843</st1:PostalCode></st1:place><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Tel: 208-882-COPS Fax:
208-882-4020<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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</span></font><b><font size=6 color=white><span style='font-size:24.0pt;
color:white;font-weight:bold'>PRESS RELEASE</span></font></b><br>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>The <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Moscow</st1:City></st1:place>
Police Department now accepts both prescription and non-prescription medication
for proper disposal. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>This program addresses two issues, the first being the prevention of
prescription drug abuse and the second being the proper disposal of unused medications.
This program was developed by the <st1:City w:st="on">Moscow</st1:City> Police
Department and the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Moscow</st1:City></st1:place>
Sustainable Environment Commission to meet both of those goals. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Prescription drug abuse amongst our teenagers is high. Recent studies
show that prescribed and non-prescribed medications are the second most commonly
abused drugs by teenagers. The majority of these drugs are obtained from the
home. Misuse and abuse of any type of medications can have serious
consequences including the death. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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8.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>In addition to addressing the issue of abuse, medications are also
being accepted to ensure that their disposal is done in an environmentally safe
manner. When medications are disposed of improperly by flushing them down the
toilet or thrown in the trash the chemicals can affect our water resources.
Recent studies have shown trace amounts of free-flowing pharmaceutical waste in
lakes, rivers and streams. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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8.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>This program is an excellent opportunity for citizens to clean out
their medicine cabinets and dispose of any unwanted drugs in a safe manner. Disposing
of unwanted medications will eliminate the potential for abuse and accidental
ingestion.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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8.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>The first collection was held at the recent Senior Fair at the Palouse
Mall on June 1st. Approximately 50 lbs. of unwanted medications were collected.
Medications will continue to be accepted at the Moscow Police Department
between the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday. There will also
be a collection site at the upcoming Officer Newbill Kids Safety Fair on
Saturday, June 5<sup>th</sup>, 2010 between the hours of 10:00am and 2:00pm.
Unfortunately, liquids and needles are not accepted at this time. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>If you have any questions please contact Officer <st1:PersonName w:st="on">Jesse
Applehans</st1:PersonName> at 208-883-7051.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Daniel L. Weaver Prepared
by Officer Applehans<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Chief of <st1:place w:st="on">Po</st1:place>lice <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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