For immediate release

Arlington Police Department
Julie Flaherty, Acting Chief of Police
112 Mystic St.
Arlington, MA 02474

For Immediate Release

Friday, April 26, 2019

Media Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: john@jgpr.net

Media Advisory

Surgeon General to Visit Arlington Police Department Saturday

U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams will visit the Arlington Police Department Saturday as part of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Drug Take Back Day. (Photo Courtesy of the Office of the Surgeon General)

ARLINGTON — Acting Police Chief Julie Flaherty is pleased to announce that U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams will visit the Arlington Police Department tomorrow.

WHEN:

Saturday, April 27. The Surgeon General will be available at 11 a.m. for a 10-15 minute media availability.

WHERE:

Arlington Police Department, 112 Mystic St.

WHAT:

U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams will visit the Arlington Police Department Saturday to raise awareness for National Drug Take Back Day, a semi-annual event that is administered by the Drug Enforcement Administration.

Thousands of law enforcement agencies across the country hold prescription “take back” events biannually in an effort to provide residents with an easy, accessible way to dispose of expired or unwanted prescription drugs. Drug Take Back events also serve as an opportunity for law enforcement agencies to educate the public about the potential for abuse of medications.

Media who would like to attend the event must RSVP by contacting Arlington Police Capt. Richard Flynn at rflynn@town.arlington.ma.us.

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