Law Enforcement Blitzes are done to apprehend drug dealers, provide front door access to individuals who need assistance with addiction, and to provide information on the dangers of opiates to the community. It allows the surrounding communities to have access to multiple resources and personnel.

The Heroin Eradication Apprehension Team (HEAT) prosecutes heroin and fentanyl suppliers who contribute to both fatal and non-fatal overdoes in Montgomery County. The HEAT initiative believes holding suppliers accountable for contributing to ones death may be the game changer needed to help reduce inbound fentanyl/heroin supplies.

The Prescription Drug Drop Box Program is designed to significantly reduce the prescription drugs in homes that are either not needed or expired. These unused drugs have become the target of theft and misuse, often by people who have access to the residence.

Mr. Stephens asked if judges are supportive of law enforcement actions, and if penalties for dealers are strong enough.

Sheriff Plummer responded that most judges are tired of seeing the same addicts, so they are on board. Many judges are offering medically assisted treatment. He said that he would like to see the line drawn in the sand and a little more pressure placed on the dealers.

Mayor Duncan asked who is paying for the Narcan.

Sheriff Plummer said that State ADAMHS has a grant that supplies Narcan.

Mrs. Hilton asked what happens once an addict goes through the Front Door for treatment.

Sheriff Plummer shared that it is mostly for outpatient treatment. The individual is given a medication that blocks the opiate for 30 days with the hopes that they will continue with their treatment. There are only 11 inpatient treatment beds available.

Vice Mayor Byington asked what kind of traffic accidents have been seen as a result of opioid abuse.

Sheriff Plummer said that there have been quite a few vehicular fatalities. There are also a number of overdoses occurring in gas station bathrooms or restaurants because people cannot wait to get home to use.

Mr. Stephens asked if he was correct in thinking that heroin is a base drug, and fentanyl is a stronger version, but it is still heroin.

Sheriff Plummer responded that fentanyl is a synthetic drug. He added that 50% of these drugs are being delivered through the US Postal System.

Mayor Duncan asked if the United States Postal Service has technology to detect these drugs.

Sheriff Plummer said no. He said that the Drug Enforcement Agency is starting to work postal services.

Mr. Stephens asked if the Federal Government could place more resources in the post offices to help reduce these drugs coming into Montgomery County.

Sheriff Plummer said that he spoke to the DEA, Homeland Security, and FBI and they plan on sending some additional agents into Montgomery County since we are considered “Ground Zero”.

Mayor Duncan thanked Sheriff Plummer and Chief Deputy Streck for the presentation.

Ms. Sharon Edwards, 344 Spirea Drive, asked if the city would provide a prescription drug drop off location. She shared that her mother recently passed away and she had to go to Kettering to dispose of the remaining prescription drugs. Ms. Edwards also said that sidewalks are needed in the 300 block of Spirea between Delaine and Hathaway because there is a safety concern due to an increase in traffic at higher speeds.

Mr. Klopsch explained that once a year the city offers a prescription drug drop off event at the public works center, but the city is working on establishing a 24-7 prescription drug drop off location as well. In regards to the sidewalk recommendation, Mr. Klopsch explained that there are two factors that come to mind. One is the cost associated with building the sidewalks. The