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Red Ribbon Week Has Begun!

Burr Ridge Police are announcing a week of activities to remind kids to stay drug free.

Each day throughout this week the will present a different activity to commemorate Red Ribbon Week. 

The Red Ribbon effort began in 1985 after the death of Special Agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). While working undercover in Mexico, Kiki was caught, tortured and murdered by drug traffickers.

The National Red Ribbon Campaign was established to recognize and continue Camarena’s fight. The Red Ribbon became the symbol of zero tolerance of illegal drug use and a commitment to a drug-free lifestyle.

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Monday Red Ribbon Awareness Day—the community is invited to come to the police station to pick up red ribbons for their families. Tuesday Decoration Day—Burr Ridge Police are encouraging residents to decorate the outside of their homes and businesses with red ribbons. The Police Department also will be decorating the outside of its building with red ribbons. Wednesday Law Enforcement Day—Burr Ridge Police officers will be visiting schools to have lunch with the children. Thursday Wear Red Day—Burr Ridge Police are encouraging families and employees throughout the village to wear something red as a statement of their support to remain drug free. Friday

Poster Contest judging—Students from area schools were invited to submit posters for the Red Ribbon poster contest by 3 p.m. on Oct. 21. The contest is being sponsored by the Burr Ridge Police Department, and will judge and select the winners. Prizes will be awarded to the different grade levels that participated.

*The above media announcement was provided by the Burr Ridge Police Department.

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