Tennessee Alliance for Drug Endangered Children

On June 21, 2011, all four counties (Morgan, Roane, Loudon, and Meigs) in the 9th Judicial District signed a Drug Endangered Children Protocol. The 9th District becomes the second multiple county district in Tennessee where all counties have signed a protocol.

Saturday, October 29, 2011

On October 29, 2011, DEA will coordinate a collaborative effort with state and local law enforcement agencies to remove potentially dangerous controlled substances from our nation’s medicine cabinets. Collection activities will take place from 10:00 a.m. through 2:00 p.m. at sites established throughout the country. The National Take-Back Day provides an opportunity for the public to surrender expired, unwanted, or unused pharmaceutical controlled substances and other medications for destruction. These drugs are a potential source of supply for illegal use and an unacceptable risk to public health and safety.

http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_disposal/takeback/index.html

Tennessee Alliance for Drug Endangered Children display table at the 2010 Connecting for Children's Justice conference in Nashville.

Tennessee Alliance for Drug Endangered display table at the 2009 Connection for Children's Justice conference in Nashville, TN

Fayette County Drug Endangered Children Protocol Signing--December 1, 2009

On April 30, 2009, Tipton County announced the signing of its County Drug Endangered Children Protocol. Over twenty agencies and organizations are participating in the protocol. They are the first county in West Tennessee to officially adopt DEC protocols.

Also, on April 30, 2009, Lauderdale County announced the signing of its County Drug Endangered Children Protocol. Lauderdale County became the second county in West Tennessee to officially adopt DEC protocols. Congratulations to both Tipton and Lauderdale Counties.

Teddy Bear Donations

In February and April 2007, several hundred teddy bears were donated to law enforcement by several local Tennessee chapters of Phi Theta Kappa sorority. These Teddy Bears were donated to assist in helping comfort children affected by the illegal production and abuse of Methamphetamine. Officers representing the East, Middle, and West Meth Task Forces took the bears back to their departments to give to children in their areas.

The Meth Task Forces wish to express gratitude and praise to the Phi Theta Kappa members for their efforts and concern for children who have been affected by Methamphetamine.