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Just Say No to Guns Prescription Drugs
COMMUNITY NEWS Just Say No
TO GUNS & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS!
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By Beverly Perkins
Once again, The City of Miramar Police Department (MPD), with the support of Broward Crime Stoppers, and Commissioner Alexandra P. Davis joined forces to make sure city residents are safe and healthy. This year marks their fourth “Guns for Funds” event where individuals can safely dispose of their unwanted firearms in a safe and 100% anonymous way in return for gift cards. Additionally, the event will coincide with “National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day”.
“The three previous ‘Guns for Funds’ events netted 201 unwanted firearms being turned in. I am hopeful that this event will be just as successful and am also pleased to be partnering with Walgreens to distribute vitamin C tablets to those disposing of their unwanted prescription drug medication. Keeping Miramar residents safe and healthy is a top priority,” stated Commissioner Alexandra P. Davis.
Individuals can receive up to a $100 gift card for each handgun surrendered and up to a $150 gift card for each assault rifle or shotgun turned in. All guns brought to the event must be unloaded and placed in the trunk of a vehicle. There is no limit to the number of guns dropped off and no identification is necessary. BB guns, pellet guns, plastic guns, and ammunition can be donated, but are not eligible for compensation.
The community is also encouraged to bring their unused, unwanted, or expired medications for safe disposal. Disposing of unused medication by flushing it down the toilet or throwing it in the trash can potentially cause safety and health hazards. Storing prescription drugs that are no longer needed or expired increases the risk of children ingesting the pills and/or medications being stolen by addicts. The esteemed commissioner and police department aim to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible way to educate the public about potential abuse of prescription drugs and a responsible way of disposing of them.
“Guns for Funds and the Prescription Drug Take-Back programs have successfully prevented firearms and unwanted pills from ending up in the wrong hands,” added Miramar Interim Police Chief Leonard Burgess.
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