Citizen's Academy

The purpose of the Citizen’s Academy is to provide the citizens of Danville with a better understanding of the capabilities of the Danville Police Department and to facilitate a partnership with the community.

The Danville Police Department believes the Citizens Academy will increase the community’s awareness and understanding of law enforcement capabilities (and limitations) thereby promoting more realistic expectations. It is also our belief that through a positive and informative medium, a strong partnership will develop between members of the community and the Police Department to make Danville a safe environment in which to live and work.

The Citizen’s Academy is not intended for those desiring to become police officers. However, anyone interested in a career in law enforcement would benefit from this generalized view of policing.

For more information, please contact the Police Department at (859) 238-1224.

• Citizen’s Academy Application Information
• Program Information

Prescription Drug Drop Off

Unused or expired medication can pose a risk to children, family members, and the environment. It can also be misused or abused, leading to serious complications, overdose, even death.

You can dispose of unused or expired medication safely, easily, confidentially, and for free in a Drug Collection Kiosk at the Danville Police Department. The kiosk is open to all residents, Monday – Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm -- no questions asked. This is a safe, effective, and sustainable way to dispose of prescription substances.

What is collected?

• Prescription medications
• Over-the-Counter medications
• Pet medications
• Sample medications
• Pills, capsules, inhalers, ointment & patches
• Vitamins
• Liquids in glass or leak-proof containers

What is not collected?

• Needles/sharps
• Thermometers
• Bloody or infectious waste
• Aerosol cans

Important disposal information to remember:
Scratch out all identifying information on the prescription label to make it unreadable. This will help protect your identity and the privacy of your personal health information.

If the drug label or patient information that accompanies the medication has specific instructions for disposal, follow those carefully. Do not flush prescription drugs down the toilet unless this information specifically instructs you to do so.

Do not give medications to friends. Doctors prescribe drugs based on a person's specific symptoms and medical history. A drug that works for you could be very dangerous for someone else.

What else can you do?

• Safeguard your medication
  • Keep prescription medicine in a secure place.
  • Count and monitor the number of pills you have.
  • Lock up your medicine.
• Educate yourself & share resources
  • Share information with family, friends, and neighbors.
  • Talk to youth about the risks of underage drinking and abusing prescription drugs. Children who learn about the risks of drugs from their parents are up to 50 percent less likely to use drugs than those who do not get that critical message at home.
• Get help
  • If you or someone you know needs help, call 800-928-8000 or go to http://www.bluegrass.org/
  • Addiction is a treatable disease. And there are many paths to recovery. Let us help you choose yours.