Trion Police Chief Chad Spraggins has proclaimed October 23-31 as Red Ribbon Week in the Town of Trion.

The Red Ribbon Campaign was established by Congress in 1988 to encourage a drug-free lifestyle and involvement in drug prevention and reduction efforts and October 23-31 has  been designated National Red Ribbon Week, which encourages Americans to wear a red ribbon to show their support for a drug-free environment.

According to Spraggins, communities across America have been plagued  by numerous problems associated with illicit drug use and those that traffic in drugs. He says there is hope in winning the war on drugs and that hope lies in education and drug demand reduction, coupled with the hard work and the determination of organizations, such as local police departments  and others. Spraggins added that citizen support is one of the most effective tools in the effort to reduce the use of illicit drugs in our communities.

He urges Trion residents and all Chattooga Countians to wear red ribbons this week in observance of Red Ribbon Week.