The Truckee Police Department provides patrol, investigations, traffic, marine operations, reserves, and volunteers in Police Services (VIPS). The police department also offers information on Disaster Preparedness with resources on how to be prepared in case of an emergency. The Support Services Division includes Animal Services, Downtown Parking District, Property & evidence, and Records.

Web pages

• Truckee Police Dept. - https://www.truckeepolice.com
• Disaster Preparedness - https://www.truckeepolice.com/disaster-preparedness
• Truckee Police Services - https://www.truckeepolice.com/police-services
• Support Services - https://www.truckeepolice.com/police-services
• Animal Services - https://www.truckeepolice.com/animal-services
• Contact - https://www.truckeepolice.com/contact

The Town of Truckee Police Department also provides the safe disposal of unwanted or expired prescription medications. Medications must be in the original containers, not larger than 5 inches high or 3 inches…

The DEA's Diversion Control Division oversees periodic National Prescription Drug Take Back Days in collaboration with local partners.

Web pages

• Drug Disposal - https://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_disposal/index.html
• Prescription Medication Disposal Location Lookup Tool - https://apps2.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/pubdispsearch/spring/main?execution=e2s1
  

The following is a list of locations which offer medication take back in Nevada County:

• Diversion Control Division (DEA) - https://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_disposal/drug-disposal.html
• Don't Rush to Flush - https://www.dontrushtoflush.org/
• Nevada County Public Health’s Health Access Vending (HAVEN) Machines - https://knowoverdosenc.com/vending-machines/
  
• Nevada County Prescription Drug Take-Back - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/683/Prescription-Drug-Take-Back
• Waste Management; McCourtney Road Transfer Station - https://www.wm.com/location/california/nevada_county/index.jsp
  
• MED-Project Mail-Back Services - https://med-project.org/locations/california/meds/mail-services-for-disposal/
  
• Placer-Nevada Rx Drug Safety Coalition - https://www.scmfoundation.org/Programs/Rx-Drug-Safety

The following is a list of locations which offer Medication take back in Placer County:

• MedicationTakeBack -  https://medtakebackcalifornia.org/