Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department and Partnership for a Drug-Free America Introduce New Methamphetamine Prevention Program

The program, called Meth360(R), was created by the Partnership, and is currently operating in 24 states,Indiana among them. Meth360 pairs up teams of local law enforcement officers with substance abuse prevention and treatment professionals to deliver meth-awareness presentations delivered at local businesses and civic organizations, professional meetings, schools and parent groups.

In 2007, theIndianapolis Metropolitan Police Department was approached by the Partnership for a Drug-Free America to initiate the Meth360 program in their area, and to presentations throughout the community.

"Meth continues to be a challenge for law enforcement in our community and across the state ofIndiana, and it's important to remain vigilant in our efforts to fight it," said Lieutenant Marshall DePew of theIndianapolis Metropolitan Police Department. "The Meth360 program is a powerful tool that complements existing community outreach efforts, and helps law enforcement and social services work together to educate the public. We encourage allIndiana communities to consider adopting Meth360."

The Partnership is now offering Meth360 to allIndiana communities wishing to adopt it through a new suite of web-based resources at www.drugfree.org/meth360.

Meth360 Online features all tools and resources needed to implement the program, including downloadable, multimedia Meth360 presentations as well as an online tutorial offering comprehensive information about methamphetamine and guidance on delivering the presentation. The site also houses a social network, allowing presenters within communities and across the country to coordinate their efforts and share experiences.

Meth360 is funded by grants from the United States Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services. The program was first launched in four states in 2006, and is expanding to twenty additional states.

For more information about methamphetamine, please visit www.drugfree.org/meth.

The Partnership for a Drug-Free America is a nonprofit organization uniting communications professionals, scientists and parents. Best known for its national drug-education campaign, the Partnership's mission is to reduce illicit drug use in America.

SOURCE Partnership for a Drug-Free America

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