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Reminder of Nataional Drug Take Back Day tomorrow, October 24th, from 1000 AM - 200 PM at Ottawa Walmart Super Center. 2101 South Princeton Street.
[Ottawa, Kansas] – On Saturday, October 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Ottawa Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration will host DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day at locations across the country. DEA and its partners will collect tablets,
Back Day offers free and anonymous disposal of unneeded medications at more than 4,200 drop-off locations nationwide.
What:National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
When:Saturday, October 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Who: Ottawa Police Department
Where:
SLOW DOWN. THEIR FUTURE IS AHEAD.
School zones are filled with students walking, biking, crossing streets, and getting in and out of vehicles. Reduce speed, put down phone, and expect the unexpected. A few seconds can prevent a tragedy.
Safer Streets. Safe Students.
BIKES+SCHOOL ZONES=SHARE THE ROAD.
Drivers should give bicyclists room. All riders should wear a properly fitted helmet, follow traffic controls, stay visible, and ride predictably. Riders-know the laws and follow them too.
Give Space. Stay Alert. Get Everyone Home Safely.
We are here until 9 if you want to stop by and talk with officers. Thanks to Starbucks for being our host.
Pedestrians have the right of way when lawfully crossing in a cross walk. Drivers-stop and let them cross. Walkers-stop before entering the cross walk, look left, look right and left again then cross when safe.
Set your calendars for Faith and Blue Weekend. This event brings together the Ottawa Faith Community and Law Enforcement for conversations and an opportunity to meet and talk with officers.
There are more cars than walkers and bikers around school zones. Put the phone down and go slow! Running late? It’s not worth injuring a child by rushing. Education over enforcement, attention over inattention.
Recently Officer Meyer graduated from KLETC and will now start field training. Congrats to Officer Meyer for completing this step and for choosing #TeamOPD. He was 1 of 4 in his academy class recognized for completing the KLETC fitness challenge.
Safety starts at home. Take time and talk to your kids about how to safely walk and bike to school. Use our ‘Traffic Tuesday Safety Tips’ as a starting point to teach kids how to be safe. Education over enforcement, attention over inattention and safety will improve.
We know pedestrian and bicycle safety are important to our community-especially in and around school zones. Officers regularly patrol school zones but can’t be everywhere all the time, and need your help. Let’s focus on simple tips to reduce accidents and increase safety.
One of the coolest days around is underway! Cars and crowds are here! Drive safe, bike and walk safe and enjoy the weekend of events. Downtown parking restrictions begin at 3pm to 11pm today.
