THOMAS M. KNIGHT, SHERIFF SARASOTA COUNTY OFFICE Post Office Box 4115 Sarasota, Florida 34230-4115 Telephone (941) 861-5800 Fax (941) 861-4039 wWw.sarasotasheriff.org January 30, 2012 Ms. Linda Ballou 7489 Palmer Glen Circle Sarasota, FL 34239 Dear Ms. Ballou: The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office supports the efforts in the eradication on prescription drug abuse on a local and national level. The citizens of Sarasota County are affected by this epidemic every day. Law enforcement and legislative support need to join forces to create programs to educate the public on the devastating effects of these drugs. We see that your efforts in creating this documentary is one step closer to accomplish this task. We wish you much success on your venture. Sincerely, Thomas M. Knight, Sheriff Sarasota County, Florida 0 Equal Opportunity Employer 0 0 Accredited Full Service Law Enforcement Agency 0 0 2071 Ringling Boulevard 0 Sarasota - Florida 34237-7036 0