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The Lackawanna County District Attorney's Office is the county's top law enforcement agency, responsible for prosecuting all felony and misdemeanor crimes under the Pennsylvania Crimes Code. The office has a strong focus on stopping the flow of opioid drugs, including the over-prescription of opioid medications by doctors, and prosecuting crimes against children and seniors. The office includes a Drug Unit, Special Victims Unit, Elder Abuse Task Force, and more. Under the leadership of District Attorney Mark Powell, the office has implemented various initiatives to combat the opioid epidemic, including drug enforcement efforts, mandatory treatment programs, and community awareness campaigns.