LAPD News:

The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) will be conducting its biannual DEA Drug Take Back Day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28.

The drop off location will be in the north parking lot (off Central Avenue) of the Los Alamos Police Department.

Items that have not been accepted in the past include: Needles/sharps, any liquids or creams, and aerosols/compressed medications. For this event, LAPD will have supplies available for people to dispose of their liquids, creams and aerosols on site. A sharps container also will be available for injectable medications.

This drug diversion program is a part of a national initiative by the DEA. The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day aims to supply a safe, convenient and responsible means of disposal for prescription drugs, while also educating the public about the potential for abuse of medications.

“This program has been highly successful for the Los Alamos Police Department and we are excited to bring this program back,” Deputy Chief Oliver Morris said.