We are giving out The Great Medication Disposal Option
We are having a great time at the Minnesota State Fair! Our agency, with dozens of
volunteers and several public safety partners, have been educating fairgoers about the dangers of opioid abuse and handing out
free medication disposal pouches. This
marks the 8th year that we have been at the fair in an effort
to educate attendees about the dangers of drug abuse, however it is the
first year that we are handing out a medication disposal option.
We also unveiled a new fair
booth that looks like an “old western” sheriff’s office, with wanted posters
aimed at reminding fairgoers to properly dispose of their unused medication.
There is even a squad car available for tours and photos.
The
Drug Enforcement Administration, Ramsey County, Carver County, and Dakota
County Sheriffs’ Offices, and Allied Against Opioid Abuse are all assisting
our agency at the fair with educating fairgoers.
If you want to visit us at the fair, our booth is located on Cooper St. Street, near the Food
building (U 25 on the State Fair Map).
Slow down and keep everyone safe!
This week marks the beginning of classes for several area schools, and bringing with it extra morning and afternoon traffic. Remember, when you see a stopped school bus you should be alert for children crossing the street or waiting near a curb.
Parents, talk to children about the school bus danger zones and where to walk and cross the street.
We want you to join our team!
We have more than 800 employees and 300 volunteers, and we serve all of the 1.3 million residents of Hennepin County, everyday. We have more than 65 different job and volunteer opportunities, several available to anyone who is 18 years of age or older and has completed high school. We speak more than a dozen languages, we have more than doubled our employee diversity rate, and 15% of us are military veterans. We are the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office, and we want you to join our team! You can learn more about our job and volunteer opportunities at HennepinSheriff.org.
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