Bend Police were wowed by the turnout at this year’s prescription drug take back event
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The Bend Police Department has one word for it: “Wow!”
Last Saturday, Bend Police and St. Charles hosted a prescription drug take back event, and the community turnout was nothing short of remarkable.
A steady flow of 203 cars rolled through the Bend Police Department parking lot, each one dropping off unused medications to be securely destroyed.
By day’s end, 706 pounds of medication and sharps were collected — helping keep dangerous substances out of homes and away from the environment.
It was part of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration's 29th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, an effort involving nearly 4,000 law enforcement partners and collection sites across the country.
Organizers of the Bend collection event expressed deep gratitude to everyone who participated, saying that the generosity and civic-mindedness of Bend residents made the event a true success.
