Greendale Police Department
Police Department Participates in Prescription Drug Collection
May 17, 2010 | 07:23 AM
The Greendale Police Department recognizes that the
abuse of pharmaceuticals is a serious health and
social problem. The Greendale Police Department also
recognizes that improper disposal of medications is a
threat to our environment. From November 2009 to May
2010, the Greendale Police Department had 87 people
drop off expired and unwanted medication for a total
of 117 pounds of medication.
Our children today are experimenting with prescription drugs that can cause death. The Greendale Police Department must frequently deal with the results of drug abuse. The department recognizes that the diversion of pharmaceuticals has become a significant problem. The medicine collection program is one strategy we use to help fight the war on illegal drugs. We are committed to reducing both the supply and demand side of the problem. Please help us help the children.
Expired, unwanted medications can be turned into the Greendale Police Department by Village of Greendale residents during the hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Medication should be kept in the original package or bottle. Names and addresses can be crossed off the bottle, but DO NOT cover up or remove the name of the medicine.
Our children today are experimenting with prescription drugs that can cause death. The Greendale Police Department must frequently deal with the results of drug abuse. The department recognizes that the diversion of pharmaceuticals has become a significant problem. The medicine collection program is one strategy we use to help fight the war on illegal drugs. We are committed to reducing both the supply and demand side of the problem. Please help us help the children.
Expired, unwanted medications can be turned into the Greendale Police Department by Village of Greendale residents during the hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Medication should be kept in the original package or bottle. Names and addresses can be crossed off the bottle, but DO NOT cover up or remove the name of the medicine.
Bicyclist Struck
April 14, 2010 | 05:40 PM
At 10:20 a.m., numerous calls came into the police
station reporting either a bicyclist or pedestrians
were struck at Northway and Broad Street.
The investigation at this point is that a 29-year-old mother was crossing Broad Street at Northway along with her sister, one young son and one young daughter. According to our investigation and witnesses, a vehicle traveling eastbound on Northway began making a right turn to go south on Broad Street and struck the 29-year-old mother and the 5-year-old daughter.
The mother and child were taken to Froedtert Hospital. The mother is in satisfactory condition and the 5-year-old was pronounced dead at Froedtert Hospital.
The mother and daughter are both Greendale residents.
The driver of the car is a 59-year-old Franklin woman. No further information can be released at this time pending further investigation and notification of family members.
The Wisconsin State Patrol was requested to complete a full accident reconstruction.
For more information contact: Chief Robert J. Dams at (414) 423-2121.
The investigation at this point is that a 29-year-old mother was crossing Broad Street at Northway along with her sister, one young son and one young daughter. According to our investigation and witnesses, a vehicle traveling eastbound on Northway began making a right turn to go south on Broad Street and struck the 29-year-old mother and the 5-year-old daughter.
The mother and child were taken to Froedtert Hospital. The mother is in satisfactory condition and the 5-year-old was pronounced dead at Froedtert Hospital.
The mother and daughter are both Greendale residents.
The driver of the car is a 59-year-old Franklin woman. No further information can be released at this time pending further investigation and notification of family members.
The Wisconsin State Patrol was requested to complete a full accident reconstruction.
For more information contact: Chief Robert J. Dams at (414) 423-2121.
Police Department Recognized by Canterbury Elementary School
March 19, 2010 | 11:12 AM
Canterbury Elementary School recognized the Greendale
Police Department on March 19 for outstanding service to students,
families and the community as part of the school's Canterbury Cares
Week. Click on thumbnail below to view award.
Greendale Police Receives Grant for High Visibility Alcohol Enforcement Patrols
January 19, 2010 | 12:40 PM
Greendale Police Chief Rob Dams announced on January
19, 2010 that the Greendale Police Department has
received grant funding in the amount of $10,000 to
participate in “High Visibility Alcohol Enforcement
Patrols”.
This funding is being provided by the Wisconsin Bureau of Transportation Safety to the Milwaukee County Sheriffs Department, with funding to Greendale being a sub-grant from the Sheriffs Department based on multi-jurisdictional enforcement. The Greendale Police Department joined the Multi-Jurisdictional High Visibility Task Force in October of 2009.
In 2008, alcohol was listed as a contributing factor in 5.8% of all crashes in Wisconsin.
39.9% of all vehicle crash fatalities were alcohol related resulting in 234 deaths.
*2009 statistics not yet available
Chief Dams stated Greendale police officers will have a zero tolerance policy for impaired drivers and unrestrained occupants.
This funding is being provided by the Wisconsin Bureau of Transportation Safety to the Milwaukee County Sheriffs Department, with funding to Greendale being a sub-grant from the Sheriffs Department based on multi-jurisdictional enforcement. The Greendale Police Department joined the Multi-Jurisdictional High Visibility Task Force in October of 2009.
In 2008, alcohol was listed as a contributing factor in 5.8% of all crashes in Wisconsin.
39.9% of all vehicle crash fatalities were alcohol related resulting in 234 deaths.
*2009 statistics not yet available
Chief Dams stated Greendale police officers will have a zero tolerance policy for impaired drivers and unrestrained occupants.
GPD Joins Program to Reduce the Threat from Impaired Drivers
November 10, 2009 | 07:51 AM
The Greendale Police Department has joined the High Visibility Enforcement program along with the Southeast Multi-Jurisdictional Task Force to arrest drunk drivers according to Greendale Police Chief Rob Dams.
Since the program began many drivers are now trying to sidestep the freeway system in Milwaukee County by using other through fares such as Highway 36 and South 76th Street to avoid detection.
The deployment is called “Stop, Test, Arrest” with the goal of reducing the number of Operating While Intoxicated traffic deaths and injuries. The ultimate goal is to create voluntary compliance with OWI laws.
Greendale Police to Accept Expired, Unwanted Medications from Village of Greendale Residents
November 09, 2009 | 05:56 PM
The Greendale Police Department recognizes that the
abuse of pharmaceuticals is a serious health and
social problem. The Greendale Police Department also
recognizes that improper disposal of medications is a
threat to our environment.
Our children today are experimenting with prescription drugs that can cause death. The Greendale Police Department must frequently deal with the results of drug abuse. The department recognizes that the diversion of pharmaceuticals has become a significant problem. The medicine collection program is one strategy we use to help fight the war on illegal drugs. We are committed to reducing both the supply and demand side of the problem. Please help us help the children.
Expired, unwanted medications can be turned into the Greendale Police Department by Village of Greendale residents during the hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Medication should be kept in the original package or bottle. Names and addresses can be crossed off the bottle, but DO NOT cover up or remove the name of the medicine.
ACCEPTED MEDICATIONS: Prescription and over-the-counter medications, ointments, sprays, inhalers, creams, vials and pet medications.
NOT ACCEPTED: Illegal drugs, needles/sharps, bio-hazardous material (anything containing a bodily fluid or blood), personal care products (shampoo, soaps, lotions, sunscreens, etc.), household hazardous waste (paint, pesticides, oil, gas).
Why Should We Care?
We are working in conjunction with MSSD to provide safe water. MMSD wastewater treatment plants are not designed to remove all medicines from wastewater. Drugs can end up filtering through the plants and directly to our rivers and lakes. Various levels of antibiotics, anti-depressants, veterinary drugs, birth control hormones and other drugs have been detected in waterways across the United States. Research suggests that hormones found in pharmaceuticals may cause abnormalities in the reproductive cycles of fish. Antibiotics in the environment may also contribute to the development of drug resistant germs. As a community we need to keep prescription drugs out of the hands of our children and water systems of the State.
Prevent Childhood Poisonings
Reduce Substance Abuse
Help Protect Lake Michigan
Our children today are experimenting with prescription drugs that can cause death. The Greendale Police Department must frequently deal with the results of drug abuse. The department recognizes that the diversion of pharmaceuticals has become a significant problem. The medicine collection program is one strategy we use to help fight the war on illegal drugs. We are committed to reducing both the supply and demand side of the problem. Please help us help the children.
Expired, unwanted medications can be turned into the Greendale Police Department by Village of Greendale residents during the hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Medication should be kept in the original package or bottle. Names and addresses can be crossed off the bottle, but DO NOT cover up or remove the name of the medicine.
ACCEPTED MEDICATIONS: Prescription and over-the-counter medications, ointments, sprays, inhalers, creams, vials and pet medications.
NOT ACCEPTED: Illegal drugs, needles/sharps, bio-hazardous material (anything containing a bodily fluid or blood), personal care products (shampoo, soaps, lotions, sunscreens, etc.), household hazardous waste (paint, pesticides, oil, gas).
Why Should We Care?
We are working in conjunction with MSSD to provide safe water. MMSD wastewater treatment plants are not designed to remove all medicines from wastewater. Drugs can end up filtering through the plants and directly to our rivers and lakes. Various levels of antibiotics, anti-depressants, veterinary drugs, birth control hormones and other drugs have been detected in waterways across the United States. Research suggests that hormones found in pharmaceuticals may cause abnormalities in the reproductive cycles of fish. Antibiotics in the environment may also contribute to the development of drug resistant germs. As a community we need to keep prescription drugs out of the hands of our children and water systems of the State.
Prevent Childhood Poisonings
Reduce Substance Abuse
Help Protect Lake Michigan
Greendale Police to Accept Expired, Unwanted Medications from Village of Greendale Residents
August 31, 2009 | 03:31 PM
The Greendale Police Department recognizes that the
abuse of pharmaceuticals is a serious health and
social problem. The Greendale Police Department also
recognizes that improper disposal of medications is a
threat to our environment.
Our children today are experimenting with prescription drugs that can cause death. The Greendale Police Department must frequently deal with the results of drug abuse. The department recognizes that the diversion of pharmaceuticals has become a significant problem. The medicine collection program is one strategy we use to help fight the war on illegal drugs. We are committed to reducing both the supply and demand side of the problem. Please help us help the children.
Expired, unwanted medications can be turned into the Greendale Police Department by Village of Greendale residents during the hours of 8:00am to 4:00pm, Monday through Friday.
Medication should be kept in the original package or bottle. Names and addresses can be crossed off the bottle, but DO NOT cover up or remove the name of the medicine.
ACCEPTED MEDICATIONS: Prescription and over-the-counter medications, ointments, sprays, inhalers, creams, vials and pet medications.
NOT ACCEPTED: Illegal drugs, needles/sharps, bio-hazardous material (anything containing a bodily fluid or blood), personal care products (shampoo, soaps, lotions, sunscreens, etc.), household hazardous waste (paint, pesticides, oil, gas).
Why Should We Care?
We are working in conjunction with MMSD to provide safe water. MMSD wastewater treatment plants are not designed to remove all medicines from wastewater. Drugs can end up filtering through the plants and directly to our rivers and lakes. Various levels of antibiotics, anti-depressants, veterinary drugs, birth control hormones and other drugs have been detected in waterways across the United States. Research suggests that hormones found in pharmaceuticals may cause abnormalities in the reproductive cycles of fish. Antibiotics in the environment may also contribute to the development of drug resistant germs. As a community, we need to keep prescription drugs out of the hands of our children and water systems of the State.
Help Protect Lake Michigan
Prevent Childhood Poisonings
Reduce Substance Abuse
Our children today are experimenting with prescription drugs that can cause death. The Greendale Police Department must frequently deal with the results of drug abuse. The department recognizes that the diversion of pharmaceuticals has become a significant problem. The medicine collection program is one strategy we use to help fight the war on illegal drugs. We are committed to reducing both the supply and demand side of the problem. Please help us help the children.
Expired, unwanted medications can be turned into the Greendale Police Department by Village of Greendale residents during the hours of 8:00am to 4:00pm, Monday through Friday.
Medication should be kept in the original package or bottle. Names and addresses can be crossed off the bottle, but DO NOT cover up or remove the name of the medicine.
ACCEPTED MEDICATIONS: Prescription and over-the-counter medications, ointments, sprays, inhalers, creams, vials and pet medications.
NOT ACCEPTED: Illegal drugs, needles/sharps, bio-hazardous material (anything containing a bodily fluid or blood), personal care products (shampoo, soaps, lotions, sunscreens, etc.), household hazardous waste (paint, pesticides, oil, gas).
Why Should We Care?
We are working in conjunction with MMSD to provide safe water. MMSD wastewater treatment plants are not designed to remove all medicines from wastewater. Drugs can end up filtering through the plants and directly to our rivers and lakes. Various levels of antibiotics, anti-depressants, veterinary drugs, birth control hormones and other drugs have been detected in waterways across the United States. Research suggests that hormones found in pharmaceuticals may cause abnormalities in the reproductive cycles of fish. Antibiotics in the environment may also contribute to the development of drug resistant germs. As a community, we need to keep prescription drugs out of the hands of our children and water systems of the State.
Help Protect Lake Michigan
Prevent Childhood Poisonings
Reduce Substance Abuse