4/6/14 - An officer from the South Lyon Police will be joining a task force aimed at combating organized prescription drug fraud and abuse. One officer from South Lyon will spend at least two years as part of the Tactical Diversion Squad Task Force, formed by the Drug Enforcement Agency in January. The unit was formed in response to the growing role that prescription drugs, particularly opiates, are playing in modern substance abuse. It will target activities such as forgery and 'doctor shopping,' where multiple physicians are visited to get repeat medication for the same ailment. The South Lyon Herald reports the DEA will cover some of the expenses for the South Lyon officer, including his vehicle and fuel as well as up to 25% of his hourly overtime. However, the city will still be responsible for his salary. Municipalities that lend officers to the ask force will each receive a portion of the forfeiture money generated by its activities, and South Lyon officials say they expect their share to more than cover the salary of their full-time officer. They say their officer will join the task force as soon as everything is in order. (TD)
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