June 2, 2016
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PRESCRIPTION DRUG DROP-OFF DAY A SUCCESS
(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) – The OPP is calling last week’s Prescription Drug Drop-Off Day across the province a huge success.
More than 40 OPP detachments participated this year across Ontario. A total of 150 kilograms of prescription medications was received by the OPP from those who participated in this public health and safety awareness initiative, Saturday, May 21.
Locally, the South Bruce OPP offered drop-off points in Kincardine and in Walkerton. A total of six kilograms of prescription medications was received.
The success of this initiative is measured by the public awareness generated in our communities in regards to the dangers associated with unused prescription medications.
Better awareness of the dangers of unused or expired medications means that people are increasingly making a greater effort to take prescription drugs back to the pharmacy where they can easily be disposed of in an environmentally-friendly manner.
Continued vigilance by those who are in possession of drugs that can be dangerous when they fall into the hands of those for whom they were not intended, will help to curb this public safety issue.
PETS DON’T BELONG IN HOT VEHICLES
(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) – With the arrival of warm summer weather, the South Bruce OPP reminds pet owners that a hot vehicle is no place for a pet. A domesticated pet is dependent on the owner for proper care, such as food, shelter and water.
On a day where the temperature is 26 degrees Celsius, the temperature inside a vehicle parked in the shade reaches 32 degrees Celsius, while the temperature inside a vehicle in the hot sun can reach 71 degrees Celsius. The operating temperature of a sauna is 70 degrees Celsius to 90 degrees Celsius.
The Criminal Code of Canada has sections that deal with the mistreatment of animals:
Cause unnecessary suffering – maximum sentence of five years in jail
Injure or endanger an animal – maximum sentence of five years in jail
Take good care of your pets - it’s not just the right thing to do, it’s the law.
The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information that can assist police to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or send a web-tip to crimestop-gb.org, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
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