D.A.R.E. Graduation
D.A.R.E. Graduation at Paulding Elementary School

D.A.R.E. Graduation at Paulding Elementary School

D.A.R.E. program in Paulding County is going strong with a new Deputy at the helm, Deputy Rich Phelan. In January he completed the 12 week coursework with the Antwerp Elementary 5th graders. This past week, he graduated the 5th grade class of Paulding Elementary….

Lafayette County’s D.A.R.E. Program Graduates 225 Students

Lafayette County’s D.A.R.E. Program Graduates 225 Students

Lafayette’s D.A.R.E. program graduated 225 students recently. The D.A.R.E. program taught by Lafayette County deputies is a 10-week course that focuses on how students can make responsible decisions when it comes to drugs, alcohol, tobacco, bullying and peer pressure.

Frederick D.A.R.E. Officer Follows in His Father’s Footsteps

Frederick D.A.R.E. Officer Follows in His Father’s Footsteps

STEPHENS CITY — It was supposed to be a surprise — one eight months in the making — but it all fell apart at the last minute. Frederick County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Matthew Clark, who is wrapping up his first year as a Drug Abuse Resistance Education officer for...

D.A.R.E. Day Celebrates 350 Students’ Success

D.A.R.E. Day Celebrates 350 Students’ Success

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - The Drug Abuse Resistance Education Program (D.A.R.E.) teaches students the importance of drug resistance education and decision-making skills. The D.A.R.E. is a 10-week-long program that prepares elementary and middle school students to be...

Drug Abuse Program Making its Way Back into Lea Schools

Drug Abuse Program Making its Way Back into Lea Schools

Twenty-four Tatum elementary school students graduated in April from the Lea County Sheriff’s Office’s first Drug Abuse Resistance Education program and fifth grader Lilianna Rojas won first place for the essay portion of the course. According to LCSO Corporal Travis...

Florida D.A.R.E. Holds 85th Graduation

Florida D.A.R.E. Holds 85th Graduation

The Florida Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) Program graduated 27 sworn officers from 12 law enforcement agencies last week. FDLE is the state coordinator for D.A.R.E. and members Inspector David Bullard and Research and Training Specialist Lee Herring run...

D.A.R.E. – Teaches Kids to Make Smart Choices

D.A.R.E. – Teaches Kids to Make Smart Choices

FALLSBURG — Back in 1983, a Los Angeles school district created a partnership with the Los Angeles Police Department to create a drug resistance education program for students. Based upon the science of avoidance at the time, the program taught about specific drugs…