#3 Presentation on heroin activites in Rock County
POLICE DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM
April 20, 2009
TO: City Council
FROM: Deputy Chief David J. Moore
SUBJECT: Heroin Issues in the City of Janesville and Rock County
Request
Councilmember Steeber requests that Deputy Chief David Moore and Rock
County Sheriff Robert Spoden address the City Council on heroin issues in the
City of Janesville and Rock County.
Analysis
The use of heroin in Janesville has increased at an alarming rate. Law
enforcement has responded accordingly.
Heroin is a dangerous drug that causes near immediate addiction and in some
cases, death. The drug affects all ages, genders and socio-economic classes.
The Janesville Police Department and the Rock County Sheriff’s Office work
cooperatively to enforce the Wisconsin statutes related to heroin possession and
sales.
cc: Eric Levitt, City Manager
Jacob J. Winzenz, Director of Administrative Services
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