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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29,2006WWW.USDOJ.GOV

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(202) 514-2007TDD (202) 514-1888

Federal, State and Local Officials and

Leaders Join Together in over 100

Events Across the Country to Mark

National Methamphetamine AwarenessDay

National Methamphetamine Awareness Day Events Represent Largest Single-DayEducational Effort on the Dangers of Meth

WASHINGTON On Nov. 30, the Department of Justice, along with federal, state

and local officials and leaders, will sponsor the first National MethamphetamineAwareness Day, the largest single nationwide education effort to date warning

against the dangers of using meth. On Nov. 27, President George W. Bush issued aproclamation declaring Nov. 30, 2006 to be National Methamphetamine AwarenessDay as part of a nationwide effort to further educate the American public about theeffects of methamphetamine abuse on American families and communities.Education and public outreach are at the heart of the national drug control strategy,and National Methamphetamine Awareness Day will play an important role inhighlighting nationwide efforts to increase awareness and decrease demand of thishighly addictive and dangerous drug.

As part of National Methamphetamine Awareness Day, Attorney General Alberto R.

Gonzales will host a panel discussion with leading experts to discuss the impact thatmeth production and use has on individuals, the environment and communitiesacross the country. Additionally, over one hundred events will be hosted by federal,state and local officials and leaders as part of the nationwide effort to educate theAmerican public about the damaging effects of meth abuse.

National Methamphetamine Awareness Day is a coordinated effort not only to reachpotential meth users with a message of prevention, but also to educate current usersabout the programs available to them. In order to increase the impact of thismessage, the Department has partnered with a number of federal, state and local

governments, as well as with private sector and non-profit entities, including the
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U.S. Department of Labor; U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; U.S.Department of Interior; Office of National Drug Control Policy; the DrugEnforcement Administration (DEA); the Partnership for a Drug-Free America; Boys& Girls Clubs of America; Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America; FraternalOrder of Police; National District Attorneys Association; National Association ofAttorneys General; National Sheriffs Association; International Association ofChiefs of Police; National Organization for Victims Assistance; Inter-Association

Task Force on Alcohol and Other Substance Abuse Issues; American Council onEducation; National Association of Student Personnel Administrators; AmericanCollege Health Association; Association of Fraternity Advisors; and the NationalPanhellenic Conference.

A comprehensive list of events led by federal law enforcement is below. Additionalevents led by state and local officials and community leaders will also take place

around the nation, but are not listed here. For information about these events, pleasecontact the Department of Justice Office of Intergovernmental and Public Liaison at202-514-3465.

PARTICIPATING SENIOR DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE OFFICIALS:

Attorney General Alberto R. GonzalesU.S. Department of JusticeAttorney General Alberto R. Gonzales will lead a panel discussion with federal,state and community leaders regarding the dangers of meth use and what

individuals and communities can do to address this very serious problem. Panelparticipants will include: Dr. H. Westley Clark, Director of the Center for SubstanceAbuse Treatment at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; AttorneyGeneral Robert F. McDonnell of the Commonwealth of Virginia; Deputy AssistantAdministrator Joseph T. Rannazzisi of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration;

Vicki West Sickels, Research Counselor for Iowa Health in Des Moines, Iowa; andDr. Nora D. Volkow, Director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse for theNational Institutes of Health. The George Washington University Medical Center ishosting this event.

Press inquiries regarding logistics should be directed to the Office of Public Affairs

at 202-514-2007.

Deputy Attorney General Paul J. McNultyU.S. Department of Justice

Deputy Attorney General Paul J. McNulty will participate in a Meth awarenesspresentation at Long & Foster Realtors in Centreville, Va. Deputy Attorney GeneralMcNulty will be joined by Sergeant James Cox of the Fairfax County PoliceDepartment and Eileen McLaughlin of the Fairfax County Public Schools Safe &Drug Free Youth.

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at 202-514-2007.

Assistant Attorney General Rachel BrandOffice of Legal PolicyU.S. Department of JusticeAssistant Attorney General Rachel Brand of the Office of Legal Policy willparticipate in multiple events throughout her home state of Iowa as part of National

Methamphetamine Awareness Day. The events will include a press conference withU.S. Attorney Matthew Whitaker of the Southern District of Iowa and Iowa DrugPolicy Coordinator Marv Van Haaften in Des Moines, Iowa; a speech to the IowaDrug Task Force Conference in Altoona, Iowa; a tour of Mercy Rehab Center andShelter for meth addicted women and mothers in Des Moines, Iowa; and apresentation at the Panhellenic Council meeting at Iowa State University.

Press inquiries regarding logistics should be directed to the Office of Public Affairsat 202-514-2007.

Assistant Attorney General Alice Fisher

Criminal DivisionU.S. Department of JusticeAssistant Attorney General Alice Fisher of the Criminal Division delivered remarksat the 3rd Annual Drug Endangered Children Conference on Nov. 27, 2006 inNashville, Tenn.

Press inquiries regarding details of the event should be directed to the Office ofPublic Affairs at 202-514-2007.

UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS:

United States Attorney Leura Garrett CanaryMiddle District of AlabamaU.S. Attorney Leura Garrett Canary will participate in local television interviewsregarding meth abuse in the Middle District of Alabama. Local stations include:WSFA (NBC), WAKA (ABC) and Alabama Public Television.

For more information about National Meth Awareness Day events in the Middle

District of Alabama contact Retta Goss at 334-223-7280.

United States Attorney Alice H. MartinNorthern District of AlabamaU.S. Attorney Alice H. Martin of the Northern District of Alabama will participatein educational programs about methamphetamine in several local high schools onNov. 30. Additional participants include the district attorneys offices and the DEA.

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District of Alabama contact Greg Dimler at 205-244-2001.

United States Attorney Deborah J. RhodesSouthern District of AlabamaU.S. Attorney Deborah J. Rhodes of the Southern District of Alabama will host aMeth Awareness event and presentation at the Mobile Convention Center from 8:30A.M. EST until 4:30 P.M. EST. Additional participants will include key federal law

enforcement agency heads; the Executive Director of the Drug Education Council;the Executive Director of Boys and Girls Clubs; along with other local officers andpartners.

For more information about National Meth Awareness Day events in the SouthernDistrict of Alabama contact Charles McNichol at 251-441-5845.

United States Attorney Nelson P. CohenDistrict of AlaskaThe U.S. Attorneys Office for the District of Alaska, in partnership with the DEA,

Anchorage Police Department, and the District Attorneys Office, will participate intwo educational events as part of National Meth Awareness Day. First, the U.S.Attorneys Office will participate in a presentation with the chief pharmacists foreach national pharmacy chain serving in the District of Alaska to discuss currentfederal and state law, policies of pharmacy chains and give an update onprosecution efforts. Second, the U.S. Attorneys Office will participate in aninformational presentation to local college students regarding the dangers of meth.

Additionally, the U.S. Attorneys Office and their partners will pass out informationto at-risk youth in the community.

For more information about National Meth Awareness Day events in the District ofAlaska contact Chuck Farmer at 907-271-4274.

United States Attorney Paul K. CharltonDistrict of ArizonaU.S. Attorney Paul K. Charlton of the District of Arizona will participate in a radiointerview and call-in show in Spanish with La Buena ONDA, KNUV-1190 on Nov.28, and will participate in a radio interview on KTAR Phoenix FM radio on Nov.30. Additionally, the U.S. Attorneys Office for the District of Arizona has

partnered with the DEA to host a Methamphetamine Awareness Event at ArizonaState University to educate students on the relationship between meth and violentcrime and subsequent effects on communities, families and children.

For more information about National Meth Awareness Day events in the District ofArizona contact Wyn Hornbuckle at 602-514-7500.

United States Attorney H.E. Bud Cummins IIIEastern District of Arkansas


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U.S. Attorney H.E. Bud Cummins III of the Eastern District of Arkansas will hostan event at the Arkansas State University on Nov. 30. Immediately following theevent, U.S. Attorney Cummins will host a press conference on the progress made infighting meth production and use in the Eastern District of Arkansas and theproblems that still exist. Additionally, the DEA will have their mobile meth lab onhand to educate students.

For more information about National Meth Awareness Day events in the EasternDistrict of Arkansas contact Assistant U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin at 501-340-2673.

United States Attorney George S. CardonaCentral District of CaliforniaU.S. Attorney George S. Cardona of the Central District of California will host anevent on Nov. 30 to emphasize the dangers of methamphetamine, specifically the

harmful effects of methamphetamine on mothers and children. Assisting in thispresentation will be representatives from state and local law enforcement agencies,womens shelters and the DEA.

For more information about National Meth Awareness Day events in the CentralDistrict of California contact Timothy J. Searight at 213-894-2434.

United States Attorney McGregor ScottEastern District of CaliforniaU.S. Attorney McGregor Scott of the Eastern District of California will participate

in an event with the California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs tohighlight the reduction of meth super labs in the Central Valley of California.

Additionally, U.S. Attorney Scott will participate in interviews with radio shows inBakersfield, Fresno, Sacramento and Redding on enforcement, prevention andtreatment of the meth epidemic.

For more information about National Meth Awareness Day events in the EasternDistrict of California contact U.S. Attorney McGregor Scott at 916-554-2700.

United States Attorney Carol C. LamSouthern District of CaliforniaU.S. Attorney Carol C. Lam of the Southern District of California will host a media

availability on Nov. 30 in order to generate awareness about the damaging effects ofmeth abuse on individuals and families in the San Diego community. The pressevent will provide important information regarding the risks to women and childrenas well as focusing on the physical, psychological and emotional dangers associatedwith methamphetamine. The event will highlight the numerous law enforcement,prevention and education organizations successes in the ongoing fight againstmethamphetamine trafficking and abuse.

Additional Participants will include: DEA Special Agent Dan Simmons; Acting


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Special Agent In Charge (SAC) Alan Poleszak; Assistant Special Agents In Charge(ASACs), 14 Assistant U.S. Attorneys from the Narcotics Enforcement Section, aswell as other federal, state and local agencies involved in law enforcement and drugawareness programs; the Methamphetamine Enforcement Team; and theMethamphetamine Laboratory Group. Also participating from the U.S. AttorneysOffice are Timothy D. Coughlin, Chief of USAO Narcotics Unit; Alana M. Wong,Deputy Chief of the Narcotics Unit; Assistant U.S. Attorney Orlando B. Gutierrez;

and an additional 13 USAOs Narcotics Attorneys. Tony Loya, NationalCoordinator of the National Methamphetamine Chemical Initiative (NMCI), will beavailable for phone interviews.

For more information about National Meth Awareness Day events in the SouthernDistrict of California contact Timothy D. Coughlin or Orlando B. Gutierrez at 619-557-5610.

United States Attorney Kevin RyanNorthern District of California

The U.S. Attorneys Office for the Northern District of California will participate ina joint presentation with the DEA at the School of the Arts in San Francisco.

For more information about National Meth Awareness Day events in Coloradocontact Luke Macaulay at 415-436-6757.

United States Attorney Troy A. Eid

District of ColoradoU.S. Attorney Troy Eid of the District of Colorado will appear on local televisionmorning news programs and author an opinion editorial to discuss the dangers of

methamphetamine abuse in the state of Colorado. A breakfast will be hosted by U.S.Attorney Eid and the Colorado District Attorney's Council along with a presentationby a state meth task force regarding the dangers of meth. Additional participantsinclude local, state and federal law enforcement.

For more information about National Meth Awareness Day events in Coloradocontact Jeff Dorschner at 303-454-0100.

United States Attorney Kevin J. OConnorDistrict of Connecticut

U.S. Attorney Kevin J. OConner of the District of Connecticut will hold a pressconference at 11:00 A.M EST in Hartford, Conn. Additional participants willinclude Governor M. Jodi Rell; Chief State Attorney Kevin T. Kane; ConnecticutCommissioner of Public Safety Leonard C. Boyle; DEA Resident Agent in ChargeBrian Crowell; and Norwalk Police Chief Harry Rilling.

For more information about National Meth Awareness Day events in the District ofConnecticut contact Tom Carson at 203-821-3722.


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United States Attorney Colm F. ConnollyDistrict of DelawareU.S. Attorney Colm F. Connolly of the District of Delaware will take part in apublic presentation regarding methamphetamine at the First State CommunityAction Agency in Georgetown, Del. A representative from the DEA will give apresentation discussing several aspects of methamphetamine production and use.

For more information about National Meth Awareness Day events in the District ofDelaware contact Kimberlynn Reevees at 302-573-6277.

United States Attorney Jeffrey A. TaylorDistrict of ColumbiaU.S. Attorney Jeffrey A. Taylor of the District of Columbia will participate in a

public presentation about the dangers of methamphetamine, both for users and thecommunity, as well as demand reduction strategies. Partners in this presentationinclude representatives from the DEA, Metropolitan Police Department and the D.C.

crystal meth working group.

For more information about National Meth Awareness Day events in the DistrictColumbia contact Amy Jeffress at 202-514-7566.

United States Attorney Paul Ignatius PerezMiddle District of Florida

U.S. Attorney Paul I. Perez of the Middle District of Florida will join U.S. AttorneyLisa Godbey Wood of the Southern District of Georgia in a press conference andpresentation at the Southern States Investigators Meeting on Thursday, Nov. 30 at

the Jekyll Island Conference Center in Jekyll Island, Ga. The Conference will bringtogether law enforcement from Florida, Georgia and other southern states to discussrecent trends in drug enforcement, including meth distribution.

For more information about National Meth Awareness Day events in the MiddleDistrict of Florida contact Steven Cole at 813-274-6000.

United States Attorney Gregory R. MillerNorthern District of Florida

U.S. Attorney Gregory R. Miller of the Northern District of Florida will submit aneditorial on the dangers of methamphetamine for publication in newspapersthroughout the district. Presentations will be made at Parent Teacher Associationmeetings and Florida Department of Law Enforcement training sessions.Additionally, the DEA will be distributing demand reduction literature on thecampuses of the University of West Florida in Pensacola and Florida StateUniversity in Tallahassee. The Northern District of Florida will issue a joint pressrelease with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and DEA concerningNational Meth Awareness Day events.


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For more information about National Meth Awareness Day events in the NorthernDistrict of Florida contact Karen Rhew at 850-942-8430.

United States Attorney R. Alexander AcostaSouthern District of FloridaU.S. Attorney R. Alexander Acosta for the Southern District of Florida will host a

workshop presented in cooperation with the South Florida Methamphetamine TaskForce Group and the Center for the Administration of Justice at Florida InternationalUniversity at the U.S. Attorneys Office in Miami. Featured speakers will includeU.S. Attorney Acosta, DEA Special Agent Dean Wolpert and Dr. David Fawcett.

For more information about National Meth Awareness Day events in the SouthernDistrict of Florida contact Alicia Valle at 305-961-9000.

United States Attorney Frank Maxwell WoodMiddle District of Georgia

U.S. Attorney Frank Maxwell Wood of the Middle District of Georgia will sponsora community event on Friday, Dec. 1, to give the public greater insight into thedangers posed by the methamphetamine epidemic. The invitation has been extendedto the Rotary Club, Exchange Club, Career Womans Network, AmericanAssociation of University Women and Bibb County Principals and Counselors.


District of Georgia contact Sue McKinney at 478-621-2602.

United States Attorney David E. NahmiasNorthern District of Georgia

U.S. Attorney David E. Nahmias will hold a press conference with representativesfrom the DEA; Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Board of Regents of the UniversitySystem of Georgia Chancellor's Office; Georgia Department of Education, GeorgiaDepartment of Human Resources Prevention Services; Georgia Council onSubstance Abuse; and the Georgia Foundation on Nov. 30. The event will focus onthe dangers that methamphetamine poses for college students. An e-mail will besent to college and university students in Georgia warning them of the dangers ofmeth.

For more information about National Meth Awareness Day events in the NorthernDistrict of Georgia contact Charysse Alexander at 404-581-6040.

United States Attorney Lisa Godbey WoodSouthern District of GeorgiaU.S. Attorney Lisa Godbey Wood will join with Director Vernon Keenan of theGeorgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) and U.S. Attorney Paul I. Perez of theMiddle District of Florida at a press conference and presentation on Thursday, Nov.


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30 at the Jekyll Island Conference Center in Jekyll Island, Ga. The Conferencebrings together law enforcement from Florida, Georgia and other southern states todiscuss recent trends in drug enforcement including meth distribution.

For more information about National Meth Awareness Day events in the SouthernDistrict of Georgia contact Dan Drake at 912-652-4422.

United States Attorney Leonardo M. Rapadas

District of GuamU.S. Attorney Leonardo M. Rapadas of the District of Guam, together with TonyMarquez, Resident Agent in Charge of the DEA and Governor Felix Camacho, willhost a public awareness outreach. U.S. Attorney Rapadas will also be featured onlocal television station KUAM and will issue a press release on the importance ofcombating meth.

For more information about National Meth Awareness Day events in the District ofGuam contact U.S. Attorney Rapadas at 671-472-7332.

United States Attorney Edward H. Kubo, Jr.District of HawaiiU.S. Attorney Edward H. Kubo, Jr. of the District of Hawaii and Hawaii Lt.Governor James R. Aiona will hold an event at the Ala Moana Shopping Center.Additional participants will include: Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann; AssociateSpecial in Charge Anthony Williams of the DEA; and the Director of the Anti-Drug

Coalition of Hawaii. The Hawaii State Narcotics Division will set up displays anddistribute pamphlets at the event.

For more information about National Meth Awareness Day events in Hawaii contactElliot Enoki at 808-541-2850.

United States Attorney Tom MossDistrict of IdahoU.S. Attorney Tom Moss of the District of Idaho will host a town hall meeting atBoise State University at 12:00 P.M. CST on Nov. 30 entitled "Why You ShouldCare about the Methamphetamine Problem." The meeting will focus on the medical,economic and societal harms of methamphetamine, and its effects on children and

families. The one-hour presentation will feature Keith Weis of the DEA, a slideshow presentation by Assistant U.S. Attorney Monte Stiles and a panelist who hasjust graduated from Idahos local drug court.

For more information about National Meth Awareness Day events in the District ofIdaho contact Jean McNeil at 208-334-1211.

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U.S. Attorney Rodger A. Heaton of the Central District of Illinois will issue a newsrelease highlighting the districts cooperative role in increasing the local awarenessand response to meth production.

For more information about National Meth Awareness Day events in the CentralDistrict of Illinois contact Sharon Paul at 217-492-4450.

United States Attorney Randy Massey

Southern District of IllinoisU.S. Attorney Randy Massey for the Southern District of Illinois hosted amethamphetamine awareness class which was open to the public on Nov. 27.Additional participants in this educational effort were members of the Illinois StatePolice Methamphetamine Response Team and the Metropolitan Enforcement Groupof Southwestern Illinois.

For more information about National Meth Awareness Day events in the SouthernDistrict of Illinois contact Ranley Killian at 618-628-3700.

United States Attorney Joseph S. Van BokkelenNorthern District of IndianaU.S. Attorney Joseph S. Van Bokkelen of the Northern District of Indiana will havea special informational session on Nov. 30 in South Bend, Ind. The conference,"Community Analysis Process for Planning Strategies," will involve teams frommultiple jurisdictions throughout the Northern District of Indiana consisting of law

enforcement, community and civic organizations to representatives from schools,municipal government and the local judiciary. The purpose of the session is toassist executive teams to develop a community-wide action plan based on needs

using a comprehensive strategic approach for addressing crime, violence andsubstance abuse.

For more information about National Meth Awareness Day events in the NorthernDistrict of Indiana contact James Mesterharm at 219-937-5500.

United States Attorney Susan W. BrooksSouthern District of IndianaU.S. Attorney Susan W. Brooks of the Southern District of Indiana will host an

educational session for college students, followed by a panel discussion and pressconference at DePauw University in Greencastle, Ind. Participants will includerepresentatives from the Governors Office, the DEA, as well as local partners.

For more information about National Meth Awareness Day events in the SouthernDistrict of Indiana contact Mary Bippus at 317-226-6333.

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U.S. Attorney Charles W. Larson of the Northern District of Iowa with hold a pressconference at the Novis Treatment Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa a futureoutpatient treatment center for methamphetamine addicts. The purpose of this pressconference is to highlight the Meth and More educational campaign that wasdeveloped in the Northern District of Iowa to bring awareness to the dangers ofmethamphetamine. Additional participants include federal and local lawenforcement agents; representatives from the Iowa Office of Drug Control Policy;

and representatives from the Area Substance Abuse Information Center and NovisTreatment Center.

For more information about National Meth Awareness Day events in the NorthernDistrict of Iowa contact Bob Teig at 319-363-6333.

United States Attorney Matt Whitaker

Southern District of IowaU.S. Attorney Matt Whitaker of the Southern District of Iowa will host a mediaconference at 10:00 A.M. CST at the state capitol in Des Moines, Iowa. Additional

participants will include Assistant Attorney General Rachel Brand of the Office ofLegal Policy; Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller; Kevin Techau, Commissioner ofthe Iowa Department of Public Safety; and Marv VanHaaften, Director of theGovernors Office of Drug Control Policy. At 12:00 P.M. CST, U.S. AttorneyWhitaker will deliver an address at the State Drug Task Force Conference. A visit toHouse of Mercy, a womens drug treatment center, is also scheduled.

For more information about National Meth Awareness Day events in the SouthernDistrict of Iowa contact Al Overbaugh at 515-284-6283.

United States Attorney Eric F. Melgren

District of KansasU.S. Attorney Eric F. Melgren for the District of Kansas hosts the KansasMethamphetamine Summit on Nov. 28 and 29 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel inWichita Kan. U.S. Attorney Melgren will appear on Cox Cable Channel 7 in avideo-taped ceremony with Wichita Mayor Carlos Mayans, Wichita Police ChiefNorman Williams and Sedgwick County Sheriff Gary Steed to receive aproclamation by the Wichita City Council declaring Meth Awareness Day. TheDistrict of Kansas will issue a press release regarding methamphetamine on Nov.

30, and U.S. Attorney Melgren will be available for media interviews.

For more information about National Meth Awareness Day events in the District ofKansas contact Jim Cross at 316-269-6481.

United States Attorney Amul R. ThaparEastern District of KentuckyU.S. Attorney Amul R. Thapar of the Eastern District of Kentucky will hostNational Methamphetamine Awareness Day events at Toyota Motor Manufacturing,


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the Rotunda of the State Capitol, and at the University of Kentucky. Partners for theevents will include the Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy and the DrugEndangered Child Training Network. Additional participants will include AssistantU.S. Attorney Hydee Hawkins; Law Enforcement Coordinator Danny Smith; PublicInformation Officer Courtney Yopps; and Cindy Long, Secretary to the U.S.Attorney.

For more information about National Meth Awareness Day events in the EasternDistrict of Kentucky contact Hydee Hawkins at 859-233-2661 extension 274.

United States Attorney David L. HuberWestern District of KentuckyU.S. Attorney David L. Huber of the Western District of Kentucky will hold a pressconference to discuss National Methamphetamine Awareness Day with DEA

representatives at 10:00 A.M. CST in Louisville, Ky.

For more information about National Meth Awareness Day events in the Western

District of Kentucky contact Phil Chance at 502-582-5911.

United States Attorney Jim LettenEastern District of LouisianaU.S. Attorney Jim Letten of the Eastern District of Louisiana will participate in twointerviews with four local television stations during the week of National MethAwareness Day along with DEA Special Agent in Charge William J. Renton, Jr.

Local stations include: WVUE (Fox); WGNO (ABC); WWL TV (CBS); and WDSU(NBC).

For more information about National Meth Awareness Day events in the EasternDistrict of Louisiana contact Kathy English at 504-680-3000.

United States Attorney Donald W. WashingtonWestern District of LouisianaU.S. Attorney Donald W. Washington will be available for media interviews onNov. 30. The DEA Shreveport office will give presentations at Northwestern StateUniversity (Natchitoches/Alexandria), Louisiana State University Shreveport(Shreveport), Bossier Parish Community College (Bossier City), Grambling State

University (Grambling/Ruston), and the University of Louisiana at Monroe(Monroe).

For more information about National Meth Awareness Day events in the Western ofLouisiana contact Vicki Chance at 318-676-3600.

United States Attorney Rod J. RosensteinDistrict of MarylandU.S. Attorney Rod J. Rosenstein of the District of Maryland will host a press


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conference with representatives from the DEA and local law enforcement to raiseawareness about the dangers of methamphetamine, how to recognize it in yourcommunity, and what to do about it. The event will take place at the U.S.Attorneys Office in Baltimore.

For more information about National Meth Awareness Day events in the District ofMaryland contact Vickie LeDuc at 410-209-4800.

United States Attorney Michael J. SullivanDistrict of MassachusettsU.S. Attorney Michael J. Sullivan of the District of Massachusetts will partner withthe DEA to make presentations to high school students in Springfield, Worchesterand Boston. Participants will include local District Attorneys and Police Chiefs.DEA and U.S. Attorneys Office representatives from the District of Massachusetts

will make appearances on various radio programs in the Commonwealth and giveinterviews to local television stations.

For more information about National Meth Awareness Day events in the District ofMassachusetts contact Samantha Martin at 617-748-3139 or Christina Sterling at617-748-3356.

United States Attorney Paula SilsbyDistrict of MaineU.S. Attorney Paula Silsby of the District of Maine will issue a joint press release

with the Maine Attorney General which will summarize local prevention efforts,including enacted legislation to place pseudophedrine behind pharmacy counters, a

National Alliance for Drug Endangered Children Conference, and recent crosstraining efforts with drug agents and child protective workers. The District of Mainewill also host a presentation at both the Portland and Bangor offices entitled ACommunity Partnership Approach to Addressing Methamphetamine.

For more information about National Meth Awareness Day events in the District ofMaine contact Mark Terison at 207-780-3257.United States Attorney Stephen J. Murphy, IIIEastern District of Michigan

U.S. Attorney Stephen J. Murphy, III of the Eastern District of Michigan willpartner with U.S. Attorney Margaret M. Chiara of the Western District of Michiganin a state-wide press conference. Additional participants include Colonel Peter C.Munoz, Director of the Michigan State Police; Director Donald L. Allen, Jr. of theState of Michigan Office of Drug Control Policy; Deputy Director Mary AnneSolberg of the Office of National Drug Control Policy; Director Abraham Azzam ofthe Michigan HIDTA; and Special Agent in Charge Robert Corso of the DEAsDetroit Division.


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For more information about National Meth Awareness Day events in the EasternDistrict of Michigan contact U.S. Attorney Stephen J. Murphy at 313-226-9100.

United States Attorney Margaret M. ChiaraWestern District of MichiganU.S. Attorney Margaret Chiara of the Western District of Michigan will partner withU.S. Attorney Stephen J. Murphy of the Eastern District of Michigan in a state-wide

press conference and will issue a press release for all media in the Western Districtof Michigan. Additionally, Assistant U.S. Attorney Niles Kessler will participate ina press open house in the Grand Rapids U.S. Attorneys Office along with the DEA.Press kits will be distributed to tribal newspapers located east of the MississippiRiver, and the Battle Creek Weed and Seed volunteers will hold a press conferencewith Assistant U.S. Attorney Kessler. Additional participants include Colonel PeterC. Munoz, Director of the Michigan State Police; Director Donald L. Allen Jr. of

the State of Michigan Office of Drug Control Policy; Deputy Director Mary AnneSolberg of the Office of National Drug Control Policy; Director Abraham Azzam ofthe Michigan High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas; and Special Agent in Charge

Robert Corso of the DEAs Detroit Division.

For more information about National Meth Awareness Day events in the WesternDistrict of Michigan contact Kaye Hooker at 616-456-2404.

United States Attorney Rachel K. PauloseDistrict of Minnesota

U.S. Attorney Rachel K. Paulose of the District of Minnesota will join a panel ofprevention and intervention specialists, including representatives from the Hazelden

Foundation, to provide a "meth update" to an audience of 75 community, lawenforcement and social service leaders. The event will be hosted by the ChisagoCounty Meth Task Force. Speakers will highlight what has been done to date at thestate and federal levels to address the meth problem. They also will discuss theneed to develop multi-disciplinary approaches to deal with the problem in thefuture.

In addition, U.S. Attorney Paulose will join Minnesota Department of Public SafetyCommissioner Michael Campion in writing an article that will appear on theeditorial page of the St. Paul Pioneer Press on Nov. 28 to preview National Meth

Awareness Day.

For more information about National Meth Awareness Day events in Minnesotacontact Jeanne F. Cooney at 612-664-5611.

United States Attorney Jim M. GreenleeNorthern District of MississippiU.S. Attorney Jim M. Greenlee will participate in three press conferences withAssistant U.S Attorneys Charles W. Spillers and Curtis Ivy from the Organized


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Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force. The first will be held on Nov. 30 in WestPoint, Miss., at 9:00 A.M. CST. Participants will include the Mississippi Bureau ofNarcotics, the DEA, the West Point Chief of Police and Oktibbeha County Sheriff.The second conference will be held in Tupelo, Miss., at 11:00 A.M. CST.Participants will include the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics, the DEA, the TupeloChief of Police and the Lee County Sheriff. At 2:00 P.M. CST, a final pressconference will be held in Greenwood, Miss., with the DEA, Greenwood Chief of

Police and the Leflore County Sheriff.

For more information about National Meth Awareness Day events in the NorthernDistrict of Mississippi contact David Crews at 662-234-3351.

United States Attorney Dunn O. LamptonSouthern District of Mississippi

U.S. Attorney Dunn O. Lampton of the Southern District of Mississippi will sponsora presentation to students at Mississippi College in Clinton, Miss., and distributeinformational materials to local news outlets. Additionally, a press release

highlighting recent district activity combating meth will be issued.

For more information about National Meth Awareness Day events in the SouthernDistrict of Mississippi contact Sheila Wilbanks at 601-965-4480.

United States Attorney Catherine L. HanawayEastern District of Missouri

U.S. Attorney Catherine L. Hanaway will speak before the Missouri Kiwanis Clubin Moberly Mo. and the Missouri Teachers Association in Hannibal, Mo., on

Wednesday, Nov. 29 U.S. Attorney Hanaway will also speak with AT&T employeesin St. Louis on Thursday, Nov. 30. Additionally, the Eastern District of Missouriwill issue a press release outlining the successes of the Methamphetamine Initiative.

For more information about National Meth Awareness Day events in the EasternDistrict of Missouri contact Jan Diltz at 314-539-7719.

United States Attorney Bradley J. SchlozmanWestern District of MissouriU.S. Attorney Bradley J. Scholzman of the Western District of Missouri will

participate in a series of speaking events to high school students on Nov. 30.Additional participants include local police and narcotics investigators. The WesternDistrict of Missouri has partnered with the Oak Grove Police Department, JacksonCounty Drug Task Force, and Oak Grove High School to raise awareness aboutmeth abuse.

For more information about National Meth Awareness Day events in the WesternDistrict of Missouri contact Gregg Coonrod at 816-426-4234.


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United States Attorney William MercerDistrict of MontanaU.S. Attorney William Mercer of the District of Montana will conduct a mediaforum on Nov. 30 regarding methamphetamine prevention, enforcement andtreatment. Participants will include: Mental Health Center; the Rimrock Foundation;City Drug Court; County Drug Court; the Montana Meth Project and the DEA.Other event participants include First Assistant U.S. Attorney Kurt G. Alme;

Assistant U.S. Attorney Marcia K. Hurd; and Sally K. Frank, Secretary to U.S.Attorney Mercer.

For more information about National Meth Awareness Day events in the District ofMontana contact First Assistant U.S. Attorney Kurt G. Alme at 406-247-4638.

United States Attorney Joe W. Stecher

District of NebraskaU.S. Attorney Joe W. Stecher will co-host a press conference at 1:00 P.M. CSTwith Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman. Presentations will also take place at local

colleges and high schools. Additional participants include the Nebraska AttorneyGeneral Jon Bruning; Omaha Police Chief Thomas Warren; the Nebraska StatePatrol; DEA and FBI Special Agents in Charge; PRIDE Omaha; and representativesfrom the North and South Omaha Boys and Girls Clubs.

For more information about National Meth Awareness Day events in the District ofNebraska contact Joe Jeanette at 402-661-3725.

U.S. Attorney Daniel G. BogdenDistrict of Nevada

U.S. Attorney Daniel G. Bogden of the District of Nevada will coordinate effortsbetween the U.S. Attorneys Office, the DEA and Nevadas Department of PublicSafety to give educational presentations to schools throughout the district regardingmethamphetamine awareness.

For more information about National Meth Awareness Day events in the District ofNevada contact Pam Martin at 702-388-6336.

United States Attorney Thomas P. ColantuonoDistrict of New Hampshire

U.S. Attorney Thomas P. Colantuono of the District of New Hampshire will host apress conference with the DEA announcing the seizure of methamphetamine.Additionally, panel discussions will be presented at the New Hampshire CommunityTechnical College in Stratham, N.H. and at the University of New Hampshire inDurham, N.H.

For more information about National Meth Awareness Day events in the District ofNew Hampshire contact Linda Tomlinson at 603-225-1552.


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United States Attorney Christopher J. ChristieDistrict of New JerseyU.S. Attorney Christopher J. Christie will facilitate a program on Nov. 30 involvingpresentations targeted to first responders who may enter clandestinemethamphetamine labs while performing their duties. The program will include adiscussion of the meth problem in the United States and the role of the media in

assisting law enforcement in combating the meth problem through prevention. DEAmeth lab specialists will discuss meth labs in general, with a focus on how toidentify a meth lab.

For more information about National Meth Awareness Day events in New Jerseycontact Mike Drewniak at 973-645-2877.

United States Attorney David C. IglesiasDistrict of New MexicoU.S. Attorney David C. Iglesias of the District of New Mexico will announce efforts

to coordinate distribution of the "Just Think Twice" classroom curriculum to NewMexico's schools and tribal and local law enforcement agency contacts within thedistrict. On Nov. 30, the State Drug Czar is also hosting a round table discussion onmethamphetamine abuse in New Mexico. The panel will include the DEA, the U.S.Attorneys Office, the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, theState Drug Czar, and various prevention and treatment professionals.

For more information about National Meth Awareness Day events in New Mexicocontact Norman Cairns at 505-224-1521.

United States Attorney Roslynn R. Mauskopf

Eastern District of New YorkU.S. Attorney Roslynn R. Mauskopf will participate in a press conference hosted bythe DEA regarding methamphetamine abuse and production in the Eastern Districtof New York. Partners in the event are the DEA and the Suffolk County PoliceDepartment.

For more information about National Meth Awareness Day events in the EasternDistrict of New York contact Robert Nordoza at 718-259-6323.

United States Attorney Terrance P. Flynn

Western District of New YorkU.S. Attorney Terrance P. Flynn of the Western District of New York will partnerwith DEA and area hospitals to host an educational event at Hilbert College inHamburg, N.Y., to provide information to college students about the dangers ofmethamphetamine use.



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District of New York contact Peggy McFarland at 716-843-5700.

United States Attorney George E.B. HoldingEastern District of North CarolinaU.S. Attorney George E.B. Holding of the Eastern District of North Carolina willhold a press conference at 3:00 P.M. EST on Nov. 30, to discuss the problems ofmethamphetamine abuse. Additional participants will include DEA Resident Agent

in Charge (RAC) Donny Hansen of the Raleigh Resident Office, DEA RAC EmmettHighland of the Wilmington Resident Office, N.C. State Bureau of InvestigationAssistant Director Jerry Ratley, Johnston County Sheriff Steve Bizzelle, HarnettCounty Sheriff Larry Rollins, and Sampson County Sheriff Jimmy Thornton.

For more information about National Meth Awareness Day events in the EasternDistrict of North Carolina contact Elisabeth Regan at 919-856-4845.

United States Attorney Anna Mills WagonerMiddle District of North Carolina

U.S. Attorney Anna Mills Wagoner of the Middle District of North Carolina willparticipate in scheduled events at the Guilford County Jail in Greensboro, N.C., andGuilford Technical Community College (GTCC). U.S. Attorney Wagoner will talkabout the dangers of methamphetamine with female prisoners housed in theGuilford County Jail. In addition, the Department of Justice Meth 101 video will beshown. The video will also be shown to a number of classes at GTCC. Pressreleases and press conferences are also planned.


District of North Carolina contact U.S. Attorney Anna Mills Wagoner at 336-333-5351.

United States Attorney Gretchen C.F. ShappertWestern District of North CarolinaU.S. Attorney Gretchen C.F. Shappert will participate in a morning press conferencein Hendersonville, N.C., to emphasize the problem of imported methamphetamineand the scope of the joint law enforcement efforts in Henderson County. U.S.Attorney Shappert will also address 7th graders at East Junior High School inMarion, N.C. A second press conference will emphasize the problem of local

methamphetamine production, the successes currently being experienced as a resultof concentrated and coordinated law enforcement efforts, and the positive impact ofthe passage of North Carolina state laws restricting the availability of necessaryingredients for meth production.

For more information about National Meth Awareness Day events in the WesternDistrict of North Carolina contact Suellen Pierce at 704-344-6222.

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District of North DakotaU.S. Attorney Drew H. Wrigley of the District of North Dakota will participate in alocal radio interview with WDAY-AM Radio.

For more information about National Meth Awareness Day events in North Dakotacontact Julie Hough at 701-297-7400.

United States Attorney Gregory A. White

Northern District of OhioU.S. Attorney Gregory A. White will hold a press conference at the Bureau ofCriminal Investigation at the Ohio Peace Officer Training Center in Richfield, Ohio.A short video will be shown. Additional participants will be representatives of thecounty prosecutors and county Sheriffs from Cuyahoga, Summit and AshtabulaCounties; and local and state law enforcement officials.


District of Ohio contact William J. Edwards at 216-622-3600.

United States Attorney Sheldon J. SperlingEastern District of OklahomaU.S. Attorney Sheldon J. Sperling of the Eastern District of Oklahoma will speak tocommunity leaders at an event hosted by Moskogee Rotary Club to discuss thehistory of meth in the Eastern District of Oklahoma.

For more information about National Meth Awareness Day events in the EasternDistrict of Oklahoma contact Sheldon Sperling at 918-684-5100.

United States Attorney David E. O'Meilia

Northern District of OklahomaU.S. Attorney David E. OMeilia will participate in a public presentation onmethamphetamine awareness entitled Meth 360 on Nov. 30 from 4:00 P.M. CSTuntil 6:00 P.M. CST at Tulsa Public Schools. The Meth 360 program has madeapproximately 18 meth awareness presentations over the past three months tovarious groups in the Tulsa area.


District of Oklahoma contact Randal Edgmon at 918-382-2730.

United States Attorney John C. RichterWestern District of OklahomaU.S. Attorney John Richter will hold a press conference with the DEA SpecialAgent in Charge and the Director of the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics (OBN). Thepress conference will include a briefing on meth facts, a show and tell with a drugdog, and the OBN's model meth lab. U.S. Attorney Richter will also be interviewedlive on KOKC talk radio program "Reid Mullins In The Morning With Oklahoma's


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First News."

For more information about National Meth Awareness Day events in the WesternDistrict of Oklahoma contact Bob Troester at 405-553-8809.

U.S. Attorney Karin J. ImmergutDistrict of Oregon

U.S. Attorney Karin J. Immergut will hold a press conference to highlight pastachievements and future goals in fighting meth abuse and participate in apresentation of Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) awards to theOregon Governor's Meth Task Force and to the Oregon Board of Pharmacy.Additional participants include the Oregon Governor's Office, Oregon Governor'sMeth Task Force, Oregon Board of Pharmacy, ONDCP, DEA, Oregon NarcoticsEnforcement Association, Oregon Alliance for Drug Endangered Children, Oregon

Partnership, and Oregon Criminal Justice Commission.

For more information about National Meth Awareness Day events in the District of

Oregon contact Diane Peterson at 503-727-l066.

United States Attorney Patrick L. MeehanEastern District of PennsylvaniaU.S. Attorney Patrick L. Meehan of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, incooperation with the DEA, will hold a Clan Lab response drill in the borough ofDoylestown in Bucks County, Pa. The DEA will set up a mock meth lab in the

garage of a Doylestown residence and local police, fire and DEA officials willrespond. U.S. Attorney Meehan, the DEA Special in Agent in Charge, andrepresentatives from local fire, police and government will hold a press conference

following the demonstration. The conference will highlight the dangers associatedwith meth and clandestine laboratories. It will also advise the public on what to doif they suspect a meth lab is located in their neighborhood. At the close of the pressconference, a one hour presentation by the DEA and Bucks County Council onAlcoholism and Drug Dependence will be offered to the public. Also in attendancewill be a 10th grade class from a local high school.

For more information about National Meth Awareness Day events in the EasternDistrict of Pennsylvania contact Jim Schultz at 215-861-8449.

United States Attorney Thomas A. Marino

Middle District of PennsylvaniaU.S. Attorney Thomas A. Marino of the Middle District of Pennsylvania will issue apress release tying the national event to local enforcement efforts in conjunctionwith federal, state and local partners.

For more information about National Meth Awareness Day events in the MiddleDistrict of Pennsylvania contact Heidi Havens at 570-348-2800.


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United States Attorney Mary Beth BuchananWestern District of PennsylvaniaU.S. Attorney Mary Beth Buchanan for the Western District of Pennsylvania willpartner with the DEA, the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office Drug DemandReduction Unit, and the Crawford County District Attorney's Office and Coroner'sOffice to sponsor a Meth Awareness Seminar at 7:00 P.M. EST at Linesville High

School in Linesville, Pa. In the Pittsburgh area the U.S. Attorney's Office, the DEAand City of Duquesne Police Department will sponsor a Community Crime WatchSeminar at 6:30 P.M. EST. This program will focus on the damaging effects ofmethamphetamine use on individuals, families and communities.

For more information about National Meth Awareness Day events in the Erie areacontact Assistant U.S. Attorney Marshall Piccinini at 814-452-2906. For

information on events in the Pittsburgh area contact Assistant U.S. Attorney StephenKaufman at 412-894-7377.

United States Attorney Robert Clark Corrente

District of Rhode IslandU.S. Attorney Robert Clark Corrente will hold a joint press conference and issue arelease announcing the formation of a state-wide methamphetamine working group.The District of Rhode Island will partner with the Rhode Island State Department ofMental Health, Retardation and Hospitals; Rhode Island Substance abuse treatment,Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, and Methadone Detoxification; DEA;

Rhode Island State Attorney General's Office; Rhode Island Department ofCorrections; and the Rhode Island Department of Health to combat the methepidemic.

For more information about National Meth Awareness Day events in the District ofRhode Island contact Hollie Capuano at 401-709-5000.

United States Attorney Reginald LloydDistrict of South CarolinaU.S. Attorney Reginald Lloyd of the District of South Carolina co-sponsored apress conference on Wednesday, Nov. 28, and will issue a press release on Nov. 30discussing the methamphetamine problem and community outreach efforts. A

conference will be held Nov. 27-30 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Myrtle Beach,S.C. Assistant U.S. Attorney Regan Pendleton led a discussion group on Nov. 28,and U.S. Attorney Reginald Lloyd served as luncheon speaker on that same date.Following U.S. Attorney Lloyd's speech, a press conference involving SouthCarolina Attorney General Henry McMaster, DEA Assistant Special Agent inCharge John Ozaluk and heads of the conference's agency co-sponsors was held.

For more information about National Meth Awareness Day events in the District ofSouth Carolina contact Assistant U.S. Attorney Mark Moore at 803-929-3062.


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United States Attorney Martin J. JackleyDistrict of South DakotaU.S. Attorney Martin J. Jackley of the District of South Dakota will appear withGovernor Mike Rounds and South Dakota Attorney General Larry Long at a jointpress conference on Nov. 30. Additionally, U.S Attorney Jackley will participate inpresentations at local high schools and women's shelters.

For more information about National Meth Awareness Day events in South Dakotacontact Mark Salter at 605-330-4400.

United States Attorney James R. DedrickEastern District of TennesseeU.S. Attorney James R. Dedrick will join the Tennessee Methamphetamine Task

Force to launch a campaign entitled Stop Meth in Tennessee, Start Right Now, ata press conference at the Grundy County Courthouse in Altamont, Tenn. The

Tennessee Methamphetamine Task Force consists of members from state and locallaw enforcement agencies, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the TennesseeNational Guard Counterdrug Division, the Tennessee Highway Patrol, the DistrictAttorneys of Tennessee, the DEA, and the U.S. Attorneys Offices for the Eastern,Middle and Western Districts of Tennessee.

For more information about National Meth Awareness Day events in the EasternDistrict of Tennessee contact Gregg Sullivan at 423-752-5140.

United States Attorney Craig MorfordMiddle District of Tennessee

U.S. Attorney Craig Morford will participate in a press conference on Nov. 30 thatwill address missed opportunities for intervention and how to take the steps to createalliances against meth abuse in the community.

For more information about National Meth Awareness Day events in the MiddleDistrict of Tennessee contact David Boling at 615-736-5151.

United States Attorney David KustoffWestern District of Tennessee

U.S. Attorney David Kustoff will conduct a radio interview on WNWS Talk Radioon Nov. 30, and will speak on behalf of 20 agencies involved in the WesternTennessee Methamphetamine Task Force, which include chiefs, sheriffs, districtattorneys and agents from throughout the Western District of Tennessee.

For more information about National Meth Awareness Day events in the WesternDistrict of Tennessee contact U.S. Attorney David Kustoff or Leigh Anne Jordan at901-544-4231.


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United States Attorney Matthew D. OrwigEastern District of TexasU.S. Attorney Matthew D. Orwig of the Eastern District of Texas will hold a pressconference in which he will present a Certificate of Appreciation to staterepresentatives who introduced legislation limiting over-the-counter pseudophrinesales. There will also be a press conference held in Beaumont, Texas, including

speeches from a former meth addict, health officials, and a law enforcementofficer. In Sherman, Texas local health officials and law enforcement officers willspeak about meth.

For more information about National Meth Awareness Day events in the EasternDistrict of Texas contact Davilyn Brackin at 409-839-2538.

United States Attorney Richard B. Roper III

Northern District of TexasU.S. Attorney Richard B. Roper III of the Northern District of Texas will sponsor a

program, along with the DEA, to generate public awareness on the damaging effectsof meth abuse on individuals, families and communities. At the program, DEAchemists will conduct a demonstration of manufacturing meth, and will offer toursof the DEA truck lab.

For more information about National Meth Awareness Day events in the NorthernDistrict of Texas contact Kathy Colvin at 214-659-8707.

United States Attorney Donald J. DeGabrielle, Jr.Southern District of Texas

U.S Attorney Donald J. DeGabrielle Jr. will host an educational symposium withstudents from three local universities as well as local law enforcement partners.Remarks will be delivered by U.S. Attorney DeGabrielle and Special Agent inCharge James Craig of the DEA.

For more information about National Meth Awareness Day events in the SouthernDistrict of Texas contact Nancy Herrera at 713-567-9000.

United States Attorney Johnny K. SuttonWestern District of Texas

U.S. Attorney Johnny K. Sutton of the Western District of Texas has presentationsscheduled at the following local schools on Nov. 30: Cedar Park High School St.Phillips College University of Texas at Austin Downtown campus, University ofTexas at Margaret Tobin Avenue, Harlandale Middle School, and Regan HighSchool. Additional participants include the DEA, San Antonio Police Department,Texas National Guard, San Antonio Fighting Back, San Antonio Council on Alcohol& Drug Abuse, and the University of Texas San Antonio Alcohol & Drug TaskForce.


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For more information about National Meth Awareness Day events in the WesternDistrict of Texas contact Shana Jones at 210-384-7100.

United States Attorney Brett L. TolmanDistrict of UtahU.S. Attorney Brett L. Tolman will host a series of training sessions which will beheld at the Salt Lake City Library Auditorium. The topics include Treatment

Options, Effects on the Brain and Behavior, The Psychological Effects of Meth onChildren, Preventing Substance Abuse, and Methamphetamine: An InternationalPerspective. DARE officers will focus on meth prevention and education issues inUtah school classes on National Methamphetamine Awareness Day, as well.

For more information about National Meth Awareness Day events in Utah contactBarbara Bearnson or Melodie Rydalch at 801-524-5682.

United States Attorney Thomas D. AndersonDistrict of Vermont

U.S. Attorney Thomas D. Anderson of the District of Vermont will issue a jointpress release with the Vermont State Police regarding the dangers of meth and thesteps being taken at the federal and state levels to combat meth use and production.

For more information about National Meth Awareness Day events in Vermontcontact Jeanine M. Blais at 802-951-6725.

United States Attorney Chuck RosenbergEastern District of VirginiaU.S. Attorney Chuck Rosenberg will participate in an assembly at West Potomac

Academy in Fairfax County, Va., as part of the events on MethamphetamineAwareness Day. The assembly will be followed by a press conference at 11:00 A.M.EST.

For more information about National Meth Awareness Day events in the EasternDistrict of Virginia contact Jim Rybicki at 703-299-3700.

United States Attorney John L. BrownleeWestern District of VirginiaU.S. Attorney John L. Brownlee will be the moderator and host for a panel

discussion and the viewing of a "Meth Kills" video that will be held at the Boys andGirls Clubs for Harrisonburg and Rockingham County. "Meth Kills" is a 13-minutevideo produced by U.S. Attorneys Office for the Western District of Virginia and iscurrently being distributed to every high school in Virginia, warning kids to stayaway from methamphetamine. U.S. Attorney Brownlee will be available for mediainterviews.



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District of Virginia contact Heidi Coy at 540-857-2250.

United States Attorney James A. McDevittEastern District of WashingtonU.S. Attorney James A. McDevitt has scheduled a press conference on Nov. 30 at3:00 P.M. PST to address the meth problem in the community and answer questionsfrom the press. The office has partnered with local non-profit organizations and the

DEA to run a full-page color ad on Meth Awareness and will coordinate a featurearticle in the local newspaper focusing on the local Drug Endangered Children(DEC) program. Additional press conference participants include DEA ResidentAgent in Charge Scott Hanten, Spokane County Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich, SpokanePolice Chief Anne Kirkpatrick, as well as representatives of the Washington StatePatrol, the Greater Spokane Substance Abuse Council, and Partners with Familiesand Children.

For more information about National Meth Awareness Day events in the EasternDistrict of Washington contact Thomas Rice at 509-353-2767.

United States Attorney John McKayWestern District of WashingtonU.S. Attorney John McKay for the Western District of Washington, along with theDEA, will be providing speakers at a variety of venues including a universityRotary event in Seattle.

For more information about National Meth Awareness Day events in the WesternDistrict of Washington contact Emily Langlie at 206-553-7970.

United States Attorney Sharon L. Potter

Northern District of West VirginiaU.S. Attorney Sharon L. Potter will participate in a presentation at Wheeling JesuitUniversity to a Risk Prevention Wellness class of approximately 50 students,resident advisors and professors. There will be a Wheeling Intelligencer newspaperinsert written by student reporters for "Teen Line" entitled, "A Teen's Perspective onMeth," and employees of the U.S. Attorneys Office will distribute pamphlets aboutmeth awareness at local venues. There will also be a presentation to students atWheeling Park High School in the Substance Abuse Health Classes.

For more information about National Meth Awareness Day events in the NorthernDistrict of West Virginia contact George Fahey at 304-234-0100.

United States Attorney Charles T. MillerSouthern District of West VirginiaU.S. Attorney Charles T. Miller will participate in presentations to the employees ofAmerican Electric Power in North Charleston, W.V., and to college students andstaff at West Virginia State University in Institute, W.V.


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For more information about National Meth Awareness Day events in the SouthernDistrict of West Virginia contact Deanna Eder at 304-340-2390.

United States Attorney Steven M. BiskupicEastern District of Wisconsin

U.S. Attorney Steven M. Biskupic of the Eastern District of Wisconsin will host apress conference in conjunction with the DEA that will focus on methamphetaminelab awareness and demand reduction strategies. Local and state law enforcementwill also participate in the press conference.

For more information about National Meth Awareness Day events in the EasternDistrict of Wisconsin contact Bill Lipscomb at 414-297-1700.

United States Attorney Erik PetersonWestern District of Wisconsin

U.S. Attorney Erik Peterson will appear on WEAU-TV's morning show in EauClaire, the largest city in northwest Wisconsin and the area hardest hit by meth inthe Western District. He will be interviewed on WAYY radio between 8:20 A.M.CST and 9:00 A.M. CST, and WAXX radio which will be aired on six radioaffiliates covering 27 counties in northwest and north central Wisconsin.

For more information about National Meth Awareness Day events in the WesternDistrict of Wisconsin contact Myra Longfield at 608-250-5461.

United States Attorney Matthew MeadDistrict of Wyoming

U.S. Attorney Matthew Mead will participate in radio talk shows in the Cheyennemedia market regarding the meth problems encountered throughout the District andin Indian Country, and will join Governor Dave Freudenthal in a news conferencescheduled to be held at the Historic Union Pacific Depot in Cheyenne. GovernorFreudenthal will sign a proclamation designating Nov. 30 as WyomingMethamphetamine Awareness Day. They will be joined by Mr. Mike Johnson, thehead of a successful community-based meth imitative in Uinta County, Wyo.

U.S. Attorney Mead and Governor Freudenthal will be joined at the news

conference by the Wyoming Attorney General, various state legislators, the Directorof the Wyoming Department of Health, the Special Agent in Charge of the DEA,the Director of the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation, the CheyenneChief of Police, the Sheriff of Laramie County, representatives of community basedmeth initiatives from selected communities throughout the state, and othercommunity and state leaders.

For more information about National Meth Awareness Day events in the District ofWyoming contact Tony Young and John Powell at 307-772-2124.


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DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION:

ATLANTA DIVISIONAtlanta Division OfficeOn Nov. 30, state and federal law enforcement will participate in a joint press event

at the state capitol. Additionally, the State Chancellor's Office will disseminate amass e-mail to all college students in the state of Georgia. The Chancellors Officehas responsibility over all public health institutions and affiliates. This e-mail willinform students of the dangers associated with meth. There will also be severallinks: one that provides more in-depth information about meth and another that liststreatment resources. See the U.S. Attorney section for details and point of contactfor press inquiries.

Charlotte District OfficeOn Nov. 30, the DEA and the U.S. Attorneys Office for the Western District of

North Carolina will participate in press conferences on three Organized Crime DrugEnforcement Task Force methamphetamine cases. See the U.S. Attorney section fordetails and point of contact for press inquiries.

Nashville District OfficeDEA representatives will to participate in a joint press conference regardinginitiatives to combat meth in the state of Tennessee. See the U.S. Attorney sectionfor details and point of contact for press inquiries.

Columbia District Office

From Nov. 27-30, the South Carolina Drugs of Abuse Conference will be held tocontinue to examine the methamphetamine problems in South Carolina, as well asto address other issues created by illicit drug use throughout the state.Approximately 400 participants, including enforcement officers, judges, socialservices and attorneys will attend.

On Nov. 28 during the conference, the South Carolina DEA Assistant Special Agentin Charge, U.S. Attorney Reggie Lloyd of the District of South Carolina, theDirector of the Department of Public Safety, and the Director of the Department ofAlcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services will hold a press event regarding National

Methamphetamine Awareness Day and the states efforts to combatmethamphetamine and assist drug-endangered children. See U.S. Attorney sectionfor details and point-of-contact for press inquiries.

CHICAGO DIVISIONChicago Division OfficeTarget America: Opening Eyes to the Damage Drugs Cause is an exhibit open atthe Museum of Science & Industry in Chicago. On Nov. 30, there will be a specialagent speaking with school groups and other visitors about meth in the section of


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the exhibit that features the Meth Motel Room recreation. Media inquiries shouldbe directed to DEA Public Affairs at 202-307-7977.

Indianapolis District OfficeOn Nov, 30, DEA Assistant Special Agent in Charge Dennis Wichern willparticipate in an informational briefing at DePauw University with U.S. AttorneySusan Brooks of the Southern District of Indiana, the Indiana Governors Office,

Mayor of Greencastle, Meth Free Indiana, Drug Free Indiana, and multiple Indianacounty law enforcement agencies. See U.S. Attorney section for details and point ofcontact for press inquiries.

Milwaukee District OfficeOn Nov. 30, the DEA will make a presentation on methamphetamine that includessetting up a mock lab for the U.S. Attorneys Office, the local media and local law

enforcement. This is a briefing for members of the media on the dangers ofmethamphetamine, followed by an opportunity to video a mock clandestinelaboratory set-up and law enforcements response/safety equipment. See U.S.

Attorney section for details and point of contact for press inquiries.

Center City District OfficeDEA Assistant Special Agent in Charge Thomas Kelly and U.S. Attorney Rachel K.Paulose will participate in a discussion forum hosted by the Chisago Meth TaskForce. Additional participants will include BCA Superintendent Tim OMalley,Chisago County Court Judge Robert Rancourt, Hazelden Researcher Carol

Falkowski, and others to be announced. See U.S. Attorney section for details andpoint of contact for press inquiries.

DALLAS DIVISIONDallas Division OfficeOn Nov. 28, the DEA and the U.S. Attorneys Office for the Northern District ofTexas will hold a joint media event regarding the dangers of meth. Two DEAchemists will display a mock clandestine laboratory and demonstrate the dangers ofmixing chemicals to make meth. Special Agent in Charge Capra, the DEA LabDirector Davis, and two Assistant U.S. Attorneys will talk about meth and its effectsprior to the demonstration. Ms. Linda Green-Bennett, widow of Oklahoma StateTrooper Nik Green, who was murdered by a meth dealer, and Dr. Kleinschmidt, a

toxicologist and director of the North Texas Poison Control Center, will also speak.See U.S. Attorney section for details and point of contact for press inquiries.

Oklahoma City District OfficeOn Nov. 30, the DEA and the Oklahoma County District Attorneys Office willaddress 350 foster parents and grandparents on the signs and symptoms of drugabuse and how kids hide drugs/paraphernalia in their backpack. Media inquiriesshould be directed to DEA Public Affairs at 202-307-7977.


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DETROIT DIVISIONDetroit Division OfficeOn Nov. 14, the Detroit Demand Reduction Coordinator (DRC) made a presentationon current teen drug use issues at a conference for administrators and counselors foralternative high schools from across Michigan. Methamphetamine was a key topicduring the presentation.

On Nov. 29, the Detroit DRC will be participating in the Ferndale, Mich. Town HallMeeting at Ferndale High School: Methamphetamine The Emerging Dangers:Theres Nothing Pretty About Tina.

On Nov. 30, DEA Detroit will be participating in a Methamphetamine AwarenessDay press conference in Lansing, Mich. with U.S. Attorney Margaret M. Chiara ofthe Western District of Michigan and U.S. Attorney Stephen J. Murphy of the

Eastern District of Michigan. Topics will include Drug Endangered Children issues,and a discussion on the state of imported methamphetamine versus domestic

methamphetamine in Michigan. See U.S. Attorney section for details and point ofcontact for press inquiries.

On Dec. 1, the Detroit DRC will be conduct a Methamphetamine and Other CurrentDrug Trends presentation to secondary school administrators and educators fromGeneseeCounty.

Grand Rapids Resident Office

On Nov. 30, the DEA and the U.S. Attorneys Office for the Western District ofMichigan will host an open house for the media at the Grand Rapids U.S. Attorneys

Office. See U.S. Attorney section for details and point of contact for press inquiries.

Cleveland Resident OfficeThe Cleveland Resident Office will participate in a press conference with the U.S.Attorneys Office for the Northern District of Ohio on Nov. 30th. See U.S. Attorneysection for details and point of contact for press inquiries.Louisville District OfficeOn Nov. 30, the Kentucky Assistant Special Agent in Charge and U.S. AttorneyDavid L. Huber of the Western District of Kentucky are planning a

Methamphetamine Awareness Day press conference. See U.S. Attorney section fordetails and point of contact for press inquiries.

During Nov. 28-30, the Kentucky Demand Reduction Coordinator (DRC) will beassisting with workshops on Methamphetamines Drug Endangered Children at theEnding Assault and Domestic Violence Conference in Lexington. Media inquiriesregarding logistics should be directed to DEA Public Affairs at 202-307-7977.

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El Paso Division OfficeOn Nov. 30, the DEA, the U.S. Attorneys Office for the Western District of Texas,the FBI, ICE, the El Paso Police Department, the El Paso County SheriffsDepartment and two Community Coalition Leaders will partner to have a paneldiscussion on methamphetamine for the media. The Lab Group will have a mockmethamphetamine laboratory on display . TheDEA and the U.S. Attorneys Office

are issuing a joint announcement to press and area coalitions about NationalMethamphetamine Awareness Day and encouraging the coalitions to participate.See U.S. Attorney section for details and point of contact for press inquiries.

Albuquerque District OfficeOn Nov. 30, the U.S. Attorneys Office for the District of New Mexico and the NewMexico Drug Czars Office will issue a joint press release about the DEAs JustThink Twice Web site for teens and its new accompanying curriculum available to

teachers. See U.S. Attorney section for details and point of contact for pressinquiries.

On Nov. 30, the State Drug Czar is also hosting a round table discussion onmethamphetamine abuse in New Mexico. The panel will include the DEA, the U.S.Attorneys Office, the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, theState Drug Czar, and various prevention and treatment professionals.

HOUSTON DIVISIONHouston Division Office

On Nov. 30, the DEA,in conjunction with the U.S. Attorneys Office for theSouthern District of Texas, will give a presentation at the University of Houston

main campus Student Activities Center from 11:00 A.M. CST to 1:00 P.M. CST.The presentation will include discussions about the legal, medical and socialimplications and dangers of meth abuse. See U.S. Attorney section for details andpoint of contact for press inquiries.

San Antonio District OfficeOn Nov. 30, the DEA,in conjunction with the U.S. Attorneys Office for theWestern District of Texas, San Antonio Fighting Back, and San Antonio Council onAlcohol and Drug Abuse will make presentations at two San Antonio area highschools and two colleges. See U.S. Attorney section for details and point of contact

for press inquiries.

Beaumont Resident OfficeOn Nov. 30, the DEA, in conjunction with the U.S. Attorneys Office for theEastern District of Texas, is planning a one-hour press conference-style presentationat Lamar University, which will include a talk by law enforcement leaders, a formermethamphetamine abuser, and a medical doctor concerning the clinical issues ofmethamphetamine use. See U.S. Attorney section for details and point of contact forpress inquiries.


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Austin Resident OfficeOn Nov. 30, DEA representatives will be speaking at the Austin High School.Media inquiries should be directed to DEA Public Affairs at 202-307-7977.

LOS ANGELES DIVISIONLos Angeles Division Office

On Nov. 30, the DEA and an Acting U.S. Attorney for the Central District ofCalifornia will have a Meth Awareness Exhibit open to the media. The exhibit willhighlight dangers of meth with a mock meth lab and presentations by the DEA lab,prevention coalition members and possibly a former meth user. The event will beheld at the federal building. Attendees will include law enforcement, politicalleaders, community coalitions, faith leaders, and students. See U.S. Attorneysection for details and point of contact for press inquiries.

Honolulu District OfficeOn Nov. 30, the DEA and the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Hawaii have

planned an event at the Ala Moana Shopping Center to highlight meth awareness.Other federal agencies, state and county agencies, and health providers will alsoattend. See U.S. Attorney section for details and point of contact for press inquiries.

Las Vegas District OfficeOn Nov. 30, the Assistant Special Agent in Charge and the U.S. Attorneys Officefor the District of Nevada will be participating in education events around the

District. See U.S. Attorney section for details and point of contact for pressinquiries.

Reno Resident Office

A Meth Awareness event at the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony with the Tribal PoliceDepartment is planned for Nov. 29. Additionally, a meth awareness event isplanned for Nov. 30 with the Reno Demand Reduction Coalition. Media inquiriesshould be directed to DEA Public Affairs at 202-307-7977.

MIAMI DIVISIONMiami Division OfficeOn Nov. 30, the U.S. Attorneys Office for the Southern District of Florida, theMiami Division Associate Special Agent in Charge and the South Florida

Methamphetamine Task Force will be giving presentations to coalitions and lawenforcement agencies and will be addressing clandestine labs and announcing thenew law addressing methamphetamine. The event will be held at the U.S.Attorneys Office in Miami. See U.S. Attorney section for details and point ofcontact for press inquiries.

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Assistant Special Agent in Charge, the Sheriffs Department, and the University ofCentral Florida will conduct a methamphetamine presentation at the University ofCentral Florida. Media inquiries should be directed to DEA Public Affairs at 202-307-7977.

Pensacola Resident OfficeThe DEA Pensacola Resident Office, in conjunction with the U.S. Attorneys Office

for the Northern District of Florida, has arranged presentations with the followinggroups in accordance with the National Methamphetamine Awareness Day: theParents/Teachers Association (PTA) Escambia County School District and theGulf Coast Red Ribbon Committee. See U.S. Attorney section for details and pointof contact for press inquiries.

Florida Department of Law Enforcement State Certification/Training Class for new

police officer recruits Literature and Demand Reduction materials onmethamphetamine will also be distributed to the following locations: University ofWest Florida Student Resource/Commons Center, the Health Center and the

Campus Police Department Tallahassee Resident Office.

Tallahassee Resident OfficeOn Nov. 30, in conjunction with the U.S. Attorneys Office for the Northern Districtof Florida, the Tallahassee Resident Office will conduct Meth Awareness at theFlorida State University Campus. Media inquiries should be directed to DEA PublicAffairs at 202-307-7977.

NEW ENGLAND DIVISIONBoston Division Office

On Nov. 30, radio interviews will be conducted in Boston, Springfield, and CapeCod. A television interview with Fox News will be aired on Nov. 30. The DEAand U.S. Attorneys Office for the District of Massachusetts personnel will speak atthree area high schools. See U.S. Attorney section for details and point of contactfor press inquiries.

Manchester Resident OfficeOn Nov. 30, the DEA and the U.S. Attorneys Office for the District of NewHampshire will hold a press conference to talk about methamphetamine and the

recent seizure being prosecuted at office. They anticipate releasing a video of thatseizure as well as setting up a mock lab demonstration.

Additionally, the Demand Reduction Coordinator (DRC) is working with the StateAssistant Attorney General on an event in New Hampshire. On Nov. 30, severalpresentations and a press conference will be held in the Seacoast region of NewHampshire. Participating agencies will be the U.S. Attorney's Office, the StateAttorney General's Office, State Department of Health and Human Services and theDEA. See U.S. Attorney section for details and point of contact for press inquiries.


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New Haven District OfficeOn Nov. 30, a press conference will be held at the Capitol with the Governor, theU.S. Attorneys Office for the District of Connecticut, and DEA. The map displayfrom Operation Wildfire, as well as brochures and pamphlets for distribution, willbe provided by the DEA. See U.S. Attorney section for details and point of contactfor press inquiries.

NEW JERSEY DIVISIONNewark Division OfficeOn Nov. 30, the DEA, the U.S Attorneys Office for the District of New Jersey, andthe Morris County Prosecutors Office are planning a Methamphetamine Safety andAwareness Seminar for First Responders as part of the National MethamphetamineAwareness Day. This is part of an ongoing program/training DEA Newark is

putting on for prosecutors, police and fire officials and trainees, EMT's, health careworkers, etc. See U.S. Attorney section for details and point of contact for press

inquiries.

NEW ORLEANS DIVISIONNew Orleans Division OfficeOn Nov. 27, Special Agent in Charge William Renton and U.S. Attorney Jim Lettenof the Eastern District of Louisiana will be interviewed about the NationalMethamphetamine Awareness Day with WVUE (Channel 8) and WGNO (Channel26) at 11:00 A.M. CST and 2:30 P.M. CST, respectively.

On Nov. 27, the Times-Picayune interviewed Special Agent in Charge Renton and

U.S. Attorney Letten about the methamphetamine problem. The story ran on Nov.28.

On Nov. 29, the Demand Reduction Coordinator will appear with U.S. AttorneyLetten on the 12:00 P.M. CST show at WDSU (Channel 6).

On Nov. 30, news anchor Jill Heazu with WWL will do a story on the morningshow.

On Nov. 30, either Special Agent George Cazenavette IV or Special Agent Jason

Gill will be giving a presentation at 6:00 P.M. CST at Tulane University. Also, theTimes-Picayune will be covering the Tulane presentation.

Lafayette Resident OfficeOn Nov. 30, Special Agent Doug Delaureal and Group Supervisor Ken Babineauxwill be interviewed by Suzanne Chaillot, who is a guest reporter for theDailyAdvertiser, and the Times of Acadiana. The interview will be on all aspects ofmethamphetamine and its impact on the local area.


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Little Rock District OfficeOn Nov. 30, the Little Rock District Office is conducting Meth Awareness Trainingfor the Arkansas Department of Health and Human Services at the Little RockDistrict Office Training Room. Demand Reduction Coordinator Special AgentKeith Warzecha is conducting this training for approximately 50-75 state employeeswho make home visits for the Department of Health and Human Services. Mediainquiries regarding logistics should be directed to DEA Public Affairs at 202-307-

7977.

In addition, on Nov. 30, the DEA Little Rock District Office is assisting the U.S.Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Arkansas on meth awareness training atthe Arkansas State University located in Jonesboro, Ark. The Little Rock DistrictOffice will be supplying instructors for this training for Arkansas State Universitystudent on this one day training session. See U.S. Attorney section for details and

point of contact for press inquiries.Jackson District Office

On Nov. 30, the U.S. Attorneys Office for the Southern District of Mississippi andthe DEA will conduct an educational event at the Mississippi College. The DEAwill make a presentation on the dangers of methamphetamine to a student audience.See U.S. Attorney section for details and point of contact for press inquiries.

Oxford Resident OfficeThe DEA and the U.S. Attorneys Office for the Northern District of Mississippi

will be participating on three press conferences around the District regardingNational Meth Awareness Day. See U.S. Attorney section for details and point ofcontact for press inquiries.

Birmingham Resident OfficeOn Nov. 30, Group Supervisor Matt Germanowski, along with Assistant U.S.Attorney Greg Dimler and Mr. Rob Savage, Commander, Etowah County DrugTask Force, will give a methamphetamine presentation to a school assembly at theGadsden High School in Gadsden, Ala. Media inquiries should be directed to DEAPublic Affairs at 202-307-7977.

Montgomery District OfficeOn Nov. 30, Group Supervisor Sherri Gonzalez and U.S. Attorney Leura G. Canary

will participate in local television interviews. See U.S. Attorney section for detailsand point of contact for press inquiries.

Mobile District OfficeOn Nov. 30, the U.S. Attorneys Office for the Southern District of Alabama willparticipate in a Gang and Drugs Conference, where the U.S. Attorney will discussthe growing methamphetamine threat in Mobile and Southern Alabama. Themorning program will be directed by business leaders, civic groups, Weed and Seed


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participants and employees of women's shelters. The afternoon session will be aclosed-door session directed to law enforcement officers and local prosecutors. SeeU.S. Attorney section for details and point of contact for press inquiries.

NEW YORK DIVISIONNew York Division OfficeOn Nov. 30, the DEA will host a Methamphetamine and Clandestine Laboratory

Awareness Training at the Division Office. The training is open to local, state, andfederal law enforcement as well as the press. The training will include:

Methamphetamine: Abuse, Effects and TrendsClan Labs: Recognition, Dangers, Production Methods and ResponseProtocolsInvestigation and Prosecution of Clan Lab Cases

Overview of State and Federal LawsDrug Endangered Children

The New York Division has compiled a New York-focused methamphetaminebrochure which will be distributed to schools throughout the state. Special Agents

will visit schools on that day and pass out brochures to students and teachers andfield questions about the dangers of methamphetamine.

In addition, the Division Office will hold an Operation Red Fusion press conferenceon Nov. 29 and will announce the training being provided on Meth Awareness Day.

Media inquiries should be directed to DEA Public Affairs at 202-307-7977.

PHILADELPHIA DIVISIONPhiladelphia Division Office

On Nov. 8 and 9, the Philadelphia Division conducted three separate programs onthe dangers of meth to area law enforcement personnel, school administrators,teachers and parents.

On Nov. 15, the Philadelphia Division hosted and presented a day long methawareness training conference for law enforcement officers from the Philadelphia

area. This conference was attended by 150 law enforcement officers andprosecutors.

On Nov. 30, the DEA and the U.S. Attorneys Office for the Eastern District of

Pennsylvania will host a program "Dangers of Meth" for the citizens of BucksCounty. See U.S. Attorney section for details and point of contact for pressinquiries.

On Nov. 30, the U.S. Attorneys Office for the Western District of Pennsylvaniawill host a Meth Awareness seminar in Erie, Penn. The DEA will also host a

Methamphetamine Awareness training in Duquesne. The training will be for law


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enforcement and firefighters. See U.S. Attorney section for details and point ofcontact for press inquiries.

PHOENIX DIVISIONPhoenix Division OfficeDEA representatives from the Tuscon area will be giving a presentation to middle

school student on the dangers of methamphetamine. DEA Tuscon representativeswill also have a helicopter and a K-9 unit to support the training on Nov. 30. Mediainquiries should be directed to DEA Public Affairs at 202-307-7977.

DEA Yuma is coordinating with Yuma County Sheriff's Office (YCSO)Methamphetamine Task Force to conduct a radio presenta

Documents

US Department of Justice Official Release - 02056-06 opa 795