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Dennis Osborn, Western Regional Director
Email: dennis.osborn@dare.org
Cell: (424) 227-2346
Upcoming Events
This is the initial two-week, 80-hour course for all Uniformed Law Enforcement and School Resource Officers who need to be certified to teach the new D.A.R.E. program known as keepin’ it REAL!
This training is TUITION FREE!. All Instructor Materials, Free!
D.A.R.E. America has contracted with the Fairfield Inn American Canyon at 3800 Broadway HWY 29 American Canyon, CA 94503. The federal per diem lodging rate is $214.00. The Fairfield Inn has graciously offered us an amazing price for the area of $119.00 + tax. Total per night would be $135.89. This includes breakfast, parking and Wi-Fi. If you would like to stay at the host hotel, they have blocked rooms for this training event. When you call (707) 643-3800 for your reservations mention “DARE TRAINING” to receive the pricing. You must make your room reservation by August 15th, 2019 to receive this price!
The Napa County Sheriff’s Department and D.A.R.E. America have partnered to provide this training. It is the most affordable training option available for your agency. Please do not wait to register for this class as space is limited. Don’t forget to complete the attached document and send it to Dennis Osborn via email Dennis.Osborn@dare.org A.S.A.P.
State D.A.R.E. Contacts
Northern California Coordinator &
Primary Contact
Steve Abercrombie
Tracy Police Department
Email: steve.abercromie@tracypd.com
Phone: (209) 470-2892
Southern California Coordinator
Hunter Knowles
Santa Monica Police Department
Email: Hunter.Knowles@SMGOV.NET
Phone: (424) 299-1642
Richard Smith, D.A.R.E. America Youth Advocacy Board Member from California
California Local D.A.R.E. Websites
- Benicia Police Department
- Beverly Hills Police Department
- City of Milpitas Police Department
- Gilroy Police Department
- Huntington Park Police Department
- Jackson Police Department
- McKinley Elementary School
- Napa County Sheriff’s Department
- Newark Police Department
- Pismo Beach Police Department
- Redwood City Police Department
- Ripon Police Department
- San Luis Obispo Police Department
- Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office
