Willcox Meth Task Force

The Willcox Meth Task Force (WMTF) was formed by key community members in hopes to prevent the first use of meth.  Prevention is achieved by an aggressive education campaign within the Willcox community and its surrounding regions.

DR. DAWN K. WALKER 

While Chief of Staff, for Northern Cochise Community Hospital in 2003 - 2007, Dr. Walker was confronted with the medical and psychological aspects of meth's use on a daily basis.  Dr. Walker assisted in the development of the WMTF in hopes to educate the Willcox community on the effects of meth and to prevent their youth from starting meth. 

Dr. Walker has traveled throughout Arizona to speak about meth, as well as, to teach other communities strategies to prevent meth's first use.  In 2008, the  conclusion of the Arizona Rural Policy Forum was to establish the "Willcox Model" as a statewide standard for community action.     

To learn more about how your community can start an Anti-Meth Campaign, visit our FAQ page.

CHIEF JAKE WEAVER 

Founder of the WMTF, Police Chief Weaver has served as the Director of the Willcox Department of Public Safety (WDPS) since 2003.  During this time, his department has conducted over 50 drug raids.  In February of 2006, the WDPS seized the largest meth lab in Arizona to date.

With Chief Weaver's initiation of the WMTF and his leadership of the Task Force's efforts, the Willcox community has seen a statistical decline in the use of meth, meth related arrests, and meth related emergency room visits.

Willcox Meth Task Force Members

 The WMTF is a sub-committee of Willcox Against Substance Abuse (WASA) which is directed by Mrs. Sally White.

Other members include:

LaDonna Burgess, Retired from SSVEC

Lineva Donahue, NCCH Public Relations

Steven Kibler, CPS Project Specialist

Mayor Sam Lindsey

Mark Lucke, XWave 104.9 FM and KHIL 1250 AM Radio Stations Manager

Ed O'Connell, Retired teacher from WHS and Retired Judge Willcox Magistrate Court

Katie Skaarer, WES Counselor

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