24 September, 2011

MPD Says Be Smart at Gas Stations

TAKE STEPS TO PROTECT YOURSELF AND
YOUR VALUABLES WHILE AT THE GAS STATION

Like most parts of the country, Washington, DC is not
immune to the problems caused by illegal drugs and activity
in its neighborhoods. It has been said that the most lucrative
market for illegal drugs and drug activity in the world is the
United States. Nearly every aspect of American life and every
community within the US has been affected in one way or
another by the business of manufacturing, transporting,
selling, purchasing, and abusing illegal drugs.
Cascading Illustration of DrugsThe problem can have
especially damagi0ng effects on young people. There are some
staggering statistics associated with alcohol, vice and illegal
drug use by teenagers in the United States. On any given day:
»» Nearly 1.2 million teens smoke cigarettes
»» 631,000 drink alcohol
»» 586,000 use marijuana
»» 50,000 sniff inhalants
»» 27,000 use hallucinogens
»» 13,000 use cocaine
»» 3,800 use heroin
Perhaps most alarming, nearly two-thirds of American
high school students say their school has drug problems;
nearly one-third of middle school students report the same. And 80 percent of teenagers say
they have witnessed the sale or possession of illegal drugs on high school grounds or seen
someone who was drunk or high on campus.
»» Get more information about recognizing and
understanding the risks associated with drugs:
http://www.mpdc.dc.gov/drugawareness

Metropolitan Police Celebrate 150 Years






 MPD Celebrates 150 Years.The
Metropolitan Police Department turned 150
on August 6. Look for a special decal on most
marked vehicles to highlight and celebrate this
landmark in the agency’s history. In addition,
many of our uniformed officers have chosen to
honor the sesquicentennial
b y w e a r i n g a commemorative badge
through September 30, 2011.
I n h o n o r o f  t h e
mi l e s t o n e , a d d i t i o n a l
information about the Department’s history
is being added to our website, including the
biographies of every Chief of Police since
1861, a history of the badge, and more each
week. To see the special section, visit www.
mpdc.dc.gov/150th.