The new Columbia Police Substance Abuse Education mobile unit is available for training students and families on what to look out for in the world of illegal drugs.
In addition to student education, plans are for School Resource Officers (SROs) to be trained to use the unit.
SRO Jimmy Luttrell said vaping products confiscated at Adair County Middle School alone cover one shelf in the unit.
There are many drugs being sold now that are marketed under commonly used names of things kids buy, like candy. Information in this mobile unit can educate young people to know what they are looking at and become more aware of the dangers they face.
The mobile unit will be available for use at schools and at community events. For information on the mobile drug education unit, contact City Hall at 270-384-2501.
