National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day set for April 28

The Maryland State Police, in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration, are asking citizens to dispose of unwanted prescription drugs during the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 28, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at all MSP barracks. State police barracks throughout Maryland will be participating in the National Drug Take-Back Day. Each barrack will act […]

Gov. Hogan declares State of Emergency, announces major funding to combat heroin crisis

Governor Larry Hogan on Wednesday signed Executive Order 01.01.2017.02 declaring a State of Emergency in response to the heroin, opioid, and fentanyl crisis ravaging communities in Maryland and across the U.S. This declaration activates the governor’s emergency management authority and enables increased and more rapid coordination between the state and local jurisdictions. The governor, along with Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford, […]