Crime & Safety

SPD Participating in Drug Take Back Day Today

Smithfield Police, other departments state-wide accepting unwanted medications.

 

If you've got unused and unwanted presription medications lying around and don't know what to do with them, the Smithfield Police Department can help you out Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. during Prescription Drug Take Back Day. 

The SPD, The Office of Attorney General, the US Drug Enforcement Administration, the Rhode Island State Police, the Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities, and Hospitals (BHDDH), the City of Providence, and local police departments state-wide will accept prescription medications for safe and secure disposal at 36 collection sites across Rhode Island 

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