Pubdate: Thu, 19 Jul 2012
Source: Abbotsford Times (CN BC)
Copyright: 2012 The Abbotsford Times
Contact:  http://www.abbotsfordtimes.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1009
Author: Rochelle Baker

ECSTASY PREVENTION FILM OFFERED TO PUBLIC

Abbotsford Police Department is making a video on the dangers of 
ecstasy available to the public for free.

The APD filmed the documentary, titled Operation X, after two 
Abbotsford youths died after taking the street drug in late 2011.

The film focuses on the stories of the overdose victims, Tyler Miller 
and Cheryl McCormack, and the impact their deaths had on their 
families and friends.

Operation X was shown to thousands of Abbotsford secondary and middle 
school students before the conclusion of the school year.

The families and friends of Cheryl and Tyler showed tremendous 
courage in sharing their stories to prevent others from falling 
victim of the drug, said Const. Ian MacDonald.

The APD also wants to ensure that information about the dangers of 
ecstasy is as accessible as possible, said MacDonald.

"We saw what kind of reaction the film generated at the secondary and 
middle school level," he said.

"It's far too important a message not to share through the summer 
break, and the potential users of ecstasy and street drugs are not 
only students.

"We are committed to get the message out, and one avenue is to make 
that film public."

- - The film is available on YouTube at: 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rl9jS8oPtEc&feature=youtube_gdata_player
- ---
MAP posted-by: Jay Bergstrom