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Discussion on expansion of syringe service programs and kiosks
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Council Member Marmorato inquires about plans to expand syringe service programs and kiosks. Assistant Commissioner Linn-Walton explains that the kiosk program has already expanded and is part of a layered approach to addressing syringe litter and providing services.
- Kiosks have been moved and added based on need in different areas
- The department is implementing a layered system including kiosks, education from SSPs, and a new syringe redemption program
- The goal is to provide multiple ways to address the issue
Kristy Marmorato
0:55:10
So do you have any plans to expand any of these programs like the kiosk and like
Rebecca Linn-Walton
0:55:17
So one thing to notice that the kiosk program has expanded since it started and kiosks have moved around when there's more of an issue at a different part or becomes no more issue at one park.
0:55:28
So we definitely are doing a layering system where we're trying to layer on kiosks, we're layering on more education from the SSPs, and now we're doing the syringe redemption program because other cities saw that as so effective and there was the great legislature put through on that for the city.
0:55:45
And so we're seeing it as a layered system.
0:55:47
You want as many types of ways to do it as possible.
0:55:49
Great.
Kristy Marmorato
0:55:50
Do you plan on consulting with a council member of the district before you expand in their districts?