Outreach Programs

Question 1

Members receiving medications, property, or found controlled dangerous substances (e.g., while conducting patrol, working at a precinct desk, during a call for service, etc.) will complete an __________________ and package the materials as required by current Department policy.

Answer 1

Incident report

Question 2

Eligible types of medications for disposal are (list 5):

Answer 2

• non-narcotic prescriptions
• narcotics prescriptions
• over the counter medications
• herbals
• veterinary medications

Question 3

Ineligible types of items for disposal are (list 3):

Answer 3

• needles/sharps
• biohazard material
• illegal drugs (marijuana, cocaine heroin)

Question 4

Desk officers will request permission from the _________________prior to opening a prescription drop box.

Answer 4

Shift commander

Question 5

The approving shift commander will assign a ________ to serve as a witness anytime the prescription drop box is opened and when it’s contents are packaged for submission to the EMU.

Answer 5

Supervisor

Question 6

____________ will check the prescription box daily to monitor the volume of its content when possible.

Answer 6

Desk officers

Question 7

Desk officers will remove the heavy-duty trash bag from the prescription drop box and place the bag into a cardboard box of the size prescribed by the EMU during the day shift each __________.

Answer 7

Sunday

Question 8

When removing medication from the perscription box and sending the contents of the bag to EMU a central complaint number will be drawn for an assistance request and assign the call a code _______, _________.

Answer 8

8, E3

Question 9

When removing medication from the perscription box and sending the contents of the bag to EMU complete a form 15. The cardboard box and contents will be listed as one item and described as ______________________.

Answer 9

Miscellaneous medication

Question 10

Contact the Baltimore County Fire Department, ____________________ in the event of an unknown spill in the prescription drop boxes.

Answer 10

Hazardous Materials unit

Question 11

______________ may amend the day of the week and shift during which the prescription drop box will be emptied.

Answer 11

Precinct Commanders

Question 12

________________ may consolidate the contents of prescription drop boxes received and awaiting destruction.

Answer 12

EMU