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March 2001
San Diegans Saying No 2 Meth
Methamphetamine Deaths Down, Five Years After Strike Force Formed
What:
March 19 marks the fifth anniversary of the County of San Diego’s Methamphetamine
Strike Force. San Diego County was once dubbed the "Meth Capital of
the World", but the tide has turned and it’s no accident. Meth
Strike Force founders and leaders will convene to outline successes and
celebrate the anniversary.
Why:
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About
25 fewer deaths every year since Strike Force began |
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More
than 350 children removed from meth environments |
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Meth
Strike Force has become a national model |
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Fewer
arrestees testing positive for meth |
When:
Monday, March 19, 2001, 10:30 AM
Where:
San Diego County Administration Center (West Plaza)
1600 Pacific Highway, San Diego
Who:
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Dianne
Jacob, County Supervisor, District 2 |
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Rodger
G. Lum, Ph.D., Director, County Health and Human Services Agency,
Co-chair of Methamphetamine Strike Force |
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Jack
Drown, Undersheriff of San Diego County, Co-chair of Methamphetamine
Strike Force |
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Gregory
A. Vega, United States Attorney |
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Errol
J. Chavez, Drug Enforcement Administration, Special Agent in Charge,
San Diego |
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Bureau
of Narcotic Enforcement Representative |
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Rhonda
Oliver, Child Services |
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William
Carlson, meth survivor, and his 4-year-old daughter |
Visuals:
Anniversary
Cake
Group will light candles signifying lives saved |
