Chemung County Sheriff Christopher J. Moss introduced a new Sheriff's Office initiative titled Operation H.O.P.E. (Heroin & Opioid Prevention Effort) in Chemung County.  The initiative is meant to assist in the effort in addressing the heroin epidemic.  As the number of individuals addicted to heroin and other opiates continues to grow throughout the Southern Tier and our state, we need a multifaceted approach to addressing the issue.  This is an epidemic that has no financial, racial or religious barriers and has an effect on every person in our society.  Enforcement alone is not the answer and will not solve the problem.  Partnering with human resource organizations and mental health officials to provide a component of education and treatment are equally as important.  Let's work together in fighting this deadly epidemic.

To learn more about the program click on the following link to see the brochure Operation H.O.P.E.  or to schedule an Operation H.O.P.E. presentation at your organization contact the Sheriff's Office at 607-737-2987 x74104.