CEDAR RAPIDS - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Iowa together with state law enforcement agency representatives will hold a press conference on November 24th to discuss a new program begun by the Eastern Iowa Heroin Initiative. Deaths from drug overdoses in the United States surpassed deaths from either firearms or motor vehicle accidents each year since 2008, according to a newly released report. This new initiative has been developed to encourage the public to play a part in curbing prescription drug overdose deaths.
Four drug drop-off boxes will be placed in Johnson and Black Hawk County as part of the Eastern Iowa Heroin Initiative, which will provide for an anonymous, no questions asked way for people to dispose of expired, unused, or unwanted medications. A drop-off box will be on display.
U.S. Attorney Kevin Techau will be present at the press conference.
Event Details
When: Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015
Where: Cedar Rapids Police Department (Community Room), 505 1st Street S.W., Cedar Rapids, IA
Time: 11:00 a.m.
A press release will be provided and interview opportunities will be available after the press conference.
Source: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the United States Attorneys
