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THE RIDGEWOOD POLICE DEPARTMENT IS TAKING BACK UNWANTED PRESCRIPTION DRUGS SEPTEMBER 27th, 2014

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THE RIDGEWOOD POLICE DEPARTMENT IS TAKING BACK UNWANTED PRESCRIPTION DRUGS SEPTEMBER 27th, 2014

Ridgewood NJ, On September 27th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Ridgewood Police and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public its ninth opportunity in four years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your pills for disposal to the Ridgewood Police Department 131 N.Maple Ave Ridgewood NJ. (The DEA cannot accept liquids or needles or sharps, only pills or patches.) The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.

Last April, Americans turned in 390 tons (over 780,000 pounds) of prescription drugs at nearly 6,100 sites operated by the DEA and more than 4,400 of its state and local law enforcement partners. When those results are combined with what was collected in its eight previous Take Back events, DEA and its partners have taken in over 4.1 million pounds—more than 2,100 tons—of pills. 
This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse, and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. In addition, Americans are now advised that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines—flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash—both pose potential safety and health hazards. 

DEA is in the process of approving new regulations that implement the Safe and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2010, which amends the Controlled Substances Act to allow an “ultimate user” (that is, a patient or their family member or pet owner) of controlled substance medications to dispose of them by delivering them to entities authorized by the Attorney General to accept them. The Act also allows the Attorney General to authorize long term care facilities to dispose of their residents’ controlled substances in certain instances.

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Quick action by Ridgewood PD saves house from major fire

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Quick action by Ridgewood PD saves house from major fire
September 4,2014
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2:13 PM

Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood PD Uniformed Patrol Officers Raymond Tarino and John Ward, Jr. were in the right place at the right time on Thursday afternoon, 09/04, just two (2) blocks away from the 200 block of Circle Avenue when they heard dispatchers broadcast a report of an “unknown type fire” inside of a home located within that block.  Tarino and Ward raced to the scene and were informed of a small fire located in the 3rd floor attic, reportedly ignited by a young child who was playing with a lighter.  After ensuring that all occupants of the home had been safely evacuated, the officers entered the structure with a fire extinguisher from one of their patrol cars and snuffed the fire out.  A full complement of Ridgewood FD personnel arrived shortly thereafter with more extinguishers to wrap things up completely.  The home was then ventilated of accumulated smoke and turned back over to the owner within 30 minutes.  Damage was limited to a rug and sub flooring on the 3rd floor.  No injures were reported.

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Ridgewood Police Department assist Secret Service on Clinton Visit

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Ridgewood Police Department assist Secret Service on Clinton Visit
July 18,2014

Ridgewood NJ , The Ridgewood police Department assisted the United States Secret Service providing security for former United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton at Bookends on 7/17/2014. Secretary Clinton took a moment to pose for a picture with Ridgewood Officers at the end of the event. Pictured from left to right are Sgt. Heath James, Ptl. Darrin Thomas, Lt. Glenn Ender, Lt. Todd Harris, Det. Douglas Williams.

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Ridgewood Police Department to participate in the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run to raise money in support of the New Jersey Special Olympics

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Ridgewood Police Department to participate in the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run to raise money in support of the New Jersey Special Olympics

Each year Members of the Ridgewood Police Department participate in the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run to raise money in support of the New Jersey Special Olympics. On May 30th 2014 members will again carry the “Flame of Hope” through Ridgewood.

Please support our effort by making a donation to the Special Olympics torch run. Envelopes to make a donation are located at the Ridgewood Police Desk. You could also click on the link below to donate online. Select the Ridgewood Police Department from the drop down menu and make your donation. We thank you for your support. 

https://secure.sonj.org/torch-run/donate

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The Ridgewood Police Department is accepting applications for school crossing guard positions.

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The Ridgewood Police Department is accepting applications for school crossing guard positions.

Applications are available at the Police Desk located at 131 N. Maple Ave. A part-time position, 10 hours per week (two hours per day), starts at $17.49 per hour.

Send application to Police Chief John Ward, Ridgewood Police Dept., 131 N. Maple Ave., Ridgewood, NJ 07450 or return the application to the police records room.

The Village of Ridgewood is an EOE and civil service community.

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The Ridgewood Police Department is urging the public to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day ,responsibly and never drive drunk

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The Ridgewood Police Department is urging the public to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day ,responsibly and never drive drunk.

Here are some safety tips from the NHTSA:

■Designate your sober driver or have an alternate transportation plan before the party begins.
■If you don’t have a designated driver, ask a sober friend for a ride home; call a cab, friend, or family member to come ……and get you; or just stay where you are and don’t drive until you are sober.
■Never let a friend drive drunk. Arrange a safe way for them to get home.
■Don’t ride in a vehicle with a driver who is intoxicated.
■Always buckle up. It’s still your best defense against drunk drivers.
If you are hosting a party:
■Make sure all of your guests designate their sober drivers in advance, or help arrange alternate transportation.
■Serve plenty of food and non-alcoholic beverages at the party.
■Stop serving alcohol a few hours before the end of the party and begin serving coffee and dessert.
■Keep the phone number of local cab companies on hand, and take the keys away from anyone who is thinking of driving drunk and get them a cab ride home.
■Remember, you can be held liable and prosecuted if someone you served ends up in a drunk-driving crash.
■If an underage person drinks and drives, parents may be held liable for any damage, injury or death caused by the underage driver.
■Likewise, parents or other adults who provide alcohol to, or host a party where alcohol is available to, those under age 21 could face jail time.