Kewaunee County Star News

Main Menu

  • Classifieds
    • Place Ads
    • View Ads
  • Electronic Edition
  • Obituaries
  • Contact US

logo
Serving Algoma, Casco, Kewaunee, Luxemburg and all of Kewaunee County

Kewaunee County Star News

  • Classifieds
    • Place Ads
    • View Ads
  • Electronic Edition
  • Obituaries
  • Contact US
Kewaunee CountyLaw EnforcementMedia
Home›Kewaunee County›Sheriff: Stop supply, demand in drug war

Sheriff: Stop supply, demand in drug war

By
March 9, 2017
32
0
Share:

Recently we had some activity in the realm of drug arrests. I want to personally thank each and every law enforcement officer along with our district attorney, corp counsel and probation and parole staff, whose cooperation and collaboration make it possible for us to do the work that we do in keeping our communities safe.

While these arrests were highly visible in the media and showcase the work we do on a daily basis to suppress drug use and drug trafficking throughout our communities, it is only half of the equation. Just like any business model, you rely on two factors: supply and demand. In the war on drugs, we tend to hear more about the efforts which take place on the suppression and elimination of supply but not much on the demand side.

Here in Kewaunee County, we have some great resources attempting to address this very issue. Through our County’s Human Services Department, we have had a group meeting to coordinate efforts surrounding prevention of not only drugs but any destructive behavior dealing with drugs, alcohol and cigarette use. Much of this effort is focused on our youth as they are the future of our communities both globally and locally, but there are resources for adults as well who find themselves struggling with addiction.

Each month, we hold a meeting of our FACES (Families and Communities Encouraging Success) and we explore various issues within our county and what we can do as a community to provide alternatives to the destructive decisions which cost us both in resources spent as well as in lives wasted. One of the many programs we have created out of this work group is the TMAD (Teens Making A Difference), which is a mentoring group which partners high school students with grade-school students to provide role modeling and group activities which foster healthy decisions and healthy relationships.

We also participate in state and national awareness initiatives such as “Parents Who Host Lose The Most”, which educates our communities on the risks of hosting underage alcohol parties and provides options for safe gatherings of our youth especially during homecoming, prom and graduation.

Aside from all of these efforts, we are fortunate to have a local Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse assessment and treatment unit within our Human Services Department, which provides support for those battling in the struggle of addiction. These services can be used by anyone in our community by simply reaching out to the Human Services Department at (920) 388-7030.

Although the recent narcotic operation was successful, make no mistake that this is an ongoing effort which will result in arrests and charges on an almost daily basis throughout the year. If you are engaged in the sale or trafficking of narcotics, our goal is to put you out of business. We as a community will do this by eliminating your product as well as providing help to those who you prey on until they no longer need your product. It’s simple supply and demand!

Matt Joski is the Kewaunee County sheriff.

This article originally appeared on Green Bay Press Gazette: Sheriff: Stop supply, demand in drug war

Previous Article

Kewaunee man killed when trapped between semis

Next Article

Senior menus: March 13-22

0
Shares
  • 0
  • +
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

Related articles More from author

  • Kewaunee County

    Kewaunee County Star-News to get new owner

    March 22, 2023
    By
  • AlgomaKewaunee CountyLuxemburgRoad construction and improvementTown of CascoWIWisconsin Department of Transportation

    State 54 will close in Kewaunee County for three weeks this summer

    March 15, 2023
    By
  • Business & IndustrialKewaunee County

    Bank of Luxemburg receives state of Wisconsin grant for worker training

    March 7, 2023
    By
  • Door CountyFoodKewaunee County

    Door County cheese is second-best in country, Kewaunee County cheese maker wins four classes

    February 24, 2023
    By
  • Craft BeersKewaunee County

    Craft beer, wine and food help local Lions Clubs at Kewaunee County brewfest

    February 23, 2023
    By
  • KewauneeKewaunee CountyRestaurantsWI

    Soup fundraiser for Kewaunee zoo returns after a three-year absence

    February 16, 2023
    By

Leave a reply Cancel reply

  • Kewaunee County

    Kewaunee County Star-News to get new owner

  • AlgomaBeachesLuxemburg-Casco School District

    Kewaunee County, Door County organizations receive grants from Green Bay foundation

  • KewauneeLibrariesNew BusinessesWI

    Book store to support the Kewaunee library reopens in new location

  • News

  • Sports

  • Green Bay

  • Packer fans asked to update Packers app before home opener

    By Kris Leonhardt
    September 23, 2023
  • Kewaunee County Food Pantry building

    Keeping people fed

    By Kris Leonhardt
    September 20, 2023
  • Man in old tractor

    Telling the story of agriculture

    By Kris Leonhardt
    September 19, 2023
  • Kewaunee County logo

    Kewaunee County Offers free well testing

    By Kris Leonhardt
    September 18, 2023
  • John Rieben standing in front of Kewaunee Health and Fitness

    The man behind the logo

    By Kris Leonhardt
    September 17, 2023
  • Miranda Schmidt goes up for a kill against Oconto Falls

    Spartans bounce back for win against Panthers

    By Kris Leonhardt
    September 24, 2023
  • Algoma running back Isaac Yunk gets into he secondary on a nice rush Friday night in the Wolves’ 48-20 loss in Lena. Josh Staloch photo

    Wolves come up short against Titans

    By Kris Leonhardt
    September 23, 2023
  • Football game

    Winning week for area teams

    By Kris Leonhardt
    September 22, 2023
  • Jack Cole playing soccer

    Nicolet National Bank Senior Spotlight: Jack Cole

    By Kris Leonhardt
    September 21, 2023
  • Football game

    Spartans tame Mustangs to begin conference play

    By Kris Leonhardt
    September 16, 2023
  • Keynote speaker

    Power of place: Embracing lifestyle savings

    By Kris Leonhardt
    June 26, 2023
  • New North Summit: The power of place

    By Kris Leonhardt
    June 18, 2023
  • Kewaunee County shop hop hopes to draw visitors from across the Midwest

    By
    June 2, 2021
  • Scott bar badly damaged in Tuesday fire

    By
    May 3, 2017
Copyright © 2023 Multi Media Channels LLC.