April 25, 2022 - Bloomsburg, PA
Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced that Columbia County has joined the Law Enforcement Treatment Initiative (LETI), a program launched by Attorney General Shapiro in collaboration with law enforcement that provides assistance to Pennsylvanians suffering from substance use disorders in enrolling in a treatment program. Thirteen counties across the Commonwealth have previously joined the LETI program. PA LETI allows Pennsylvanians seeking treatment for addiction to use their local law enforcement, including sheriffs, police officers, probation officers, and parole officers, as a resource to contact participating treatment partners without the threat of arrest. “I commend District Attorney Leipold and our law enforcement partners across Columbia County for implementing this life-saving program in their communities,” said AG Shapiro. “LETI connects individuals to the treatment they need – it will save lives, make our communities stronger and safer, and help minimize the stigma associated with substance use disorder that too often prevents people from getting help.” Speakers include: District Attorney Tim Leipold, Columbia Co. Attorney General Josh Shapiro Chief Kenneth Strish, Berwick Police Department Barb Gorrell, Administrator of Columbia, Montour, Snyder & Union Drug & Alcohol Programs Bryan Bubb Assistant District Attorney Dan Lynn
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