All County’s Police Departments to Have Prescription Drop Boxes

CREST HAVEN – Every police department in Cape May County has a prescription drop box.
According to a release, Howard Pine, the deputy director of the Division of Consumer Affairs, stated May 1 he believed Cape May County was the first county in New Jersey to do so.
Awards were presented by freeholders and the Cape May County Healthy Community Coalition to the police departments for their support.
“As the freeholder who for many years oversaw Health and Human Services, I can tell you having these boxes is the first line in defense to keep unwanted drugs out of homes,” stated Freeholder Director Gerald Thornton. “We appreciate the support the chiefs of the Police have shown along with Cape Assist.”
Local law enforcement officials spoke at the press conference as well, including Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey Sutherland and Wildwood Police Chief Robert Regalbuto, president of the Cape May County Chiefs of Police Association.
“I am honored to be the freeholder who oversees Public Safety,” stated Freeholder Vice-Director Leonard Desiderio. “These boxes have been successful and to see the chiefs from across the county coming together is great.”
Freeholder Jeffrey Pierson was the master of ceremonies for the event. He oversees Health and Human Services,  and noted the multi-layered approach the county has been implementing.
“Prevention is the number one way we can fight overdoses,” stated Pierson. “I am proud to say our community partners are really helping in prevention in multiple ways. This includes talking to students in schools, the Prosecutor’s Office Hope One van outreach, and prescription drop boxes. All of these individual items help us achieve our goal.”