Leavenworth County commissioners proclaimed Wednesday as Detective Cpl. Abramovitz Day.
The proclamation honored Daniel Abramovitz, a member of the Leavenworth County Sheriff’s Office who was killed last year in a crash. His death is considered to have occurred in the line of duty.
Members of the Leavenworth County Sheriff’s Office were on hand Wednesday when the proclamation was read by County Commission Chairman Mike Smith.
Sheriff Andy Dedeke thanked commissioners for recognizing Abramovitz’s sacrifice.
“He was a good friend and public servant,” Dedeke said.
Abramovitz died Oct. 30 as a result of a crash at 211th Street and McIntyre Road.
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People wanting to clean out their medicine cabinets will have the opportunity this weekend to turn over old medications to local law enforcement officers for safe disposal.
Area law enforcement agencies will once again be participating in a National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Law enforcement officers will operate collection sites at various locations.
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is coordinated by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.
According to a DEA website, the goal of the event is “to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications.”