Apex Community Policing Events Successful

November 14, 2011

Apex, NC – In Apex, the Police Department’s purpose is greater than just patrolling streets. A major focus for the APD is Community Policing. Two recent programs have highlighted their efforts in this proactive approach to law enforcement.

The semiannual Shred Event held in late October had an overwhelming response. In fact, it maxed out the 1,000-pound capacity of the truck used to professionally shred documents dropped off by Apex residents. The goal of this event is to help prevent identity theft by bringing unwanted papers containing personal information to be shred.

Another October community policing event was equally successful. In a four hour period, the semiannual Operation Medicine Drop yielded the largest number of expired or unused medicine in its three year history - 61,687 dosage units (pills, capsules, etc.) and 1,040 ounces of liquid medicines were collected from residents for disposal.

“The focus of Operation Medicine Drop is to keep unused medicines, both prescription and over the counter, from falling into the wrong hands for abuse or entry into our public water systems,” said Police Chief Jack Lewis. “This is an important program which we will continue in our efforts to promote safety throughout the Apex community.”

Lewis added that the event could not occur successfully without the support of a private sector partner, Walgreens located at 511 W. Williams Street, who allows APD the use of their store to support the community safety effort.

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