Laurel Police Department Participates in “National Prescription Drug Take Back Day”

LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) – The Laurel Police Department was one of many law enforcement agencies nationwide to participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.

Law enforcement agencies across the country opened their doors from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for people to drop off old or unwanted drugs.

All drugs will be properly disposed of by the Drug Enforcement Administration.

LPD Chief Tommy Cox said the department has been participating in drug take-back day for more than a decade.

Now, younger officers are also getting in on the action.

“We take them back from whoever has them,” said Brooke Campbell, a current member of the Police Academy. “So we don’t put them on the street, we flush them down the toilet, we throw them away.

“Bring them to us and we will dispose of them properly. Just another side, you know, that shows we care. You know, make sure you come to us. You know, we can help you all. We take care of everything.”

Cox said LPD collected more than 200 pounds of the drug.

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