Since the inception of D.A.R.E. in the 1980s, literally thousands of cities, townships, and counties throughout the United States have welcomed D.A.R.E. officers into their classrooms.
For more than two decades, D.A.R.E. has also been an international program with its curricula being taught in more than 50 other countries with six international D.A.R.E. Training Centers capable of training and teaching in many different languages. To date, these centers have graduated over 12,000 D.A.R.E. international law enforcement officers globally. Classroom materials are available in 13 languages and Braille. Moreover, D.A.R.E. is an official consultative NGO to the United Nations and a member of the World Federation Against Drug Abuse.
Vice President of Regional & International Operations
Phone:(310) 486-6727
Email: Lloyd Bratz
Constable Liz Newton, who conducted her D.A.R.E. classes virtually, recently held a drive-thru graduation ceremony at a municipal recreation centre parking lot, due to current COVID restrictions. One of her students, Mark, who was unable to attend, due to not being...
On Wednesday, June 30, Ontario Provincial Police Constable Harry Lawrenson retired after 56 years in service. He intends to continue working with D.A.R.E. as its Canada national director. Lawrenson was the recipient of the D.A.R.E. International Lifetime Achievement...
Constable Sarah Bass, pictured here with her four-year-old son, was recently named 2020 Officer of the Year by Atlantic Women in Law Enforcement. Constable Sarah Bass didn’t grow up dreaming of becoming a police officer, but many people are glad life led her in that...
A Richmond RCMP officer was recently recognized for her work educating youth on how to resist falling victim to drug abuse. Const. Baljinder Kandola, who has been a police officer for 19 years and is the coordinator of the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.)…
Jenna Boardman has been in positions where she’s felt pressured by peers to try drugs or alcohol. “People have offered me stuff all the time,” said the 15-year-old from Mount Moriah. When that happens the Level 1 student at Corner Brook Regional High puts to use the…
#NottyOPP Officer Lawrenson, the National Director of D.A.R.E, has been actively involved in our local schools for over 20 years teaching students D.A.R.E lessons. He is especially proud of this piece of artwork from a student😀 #DAREday…
Skaha Lake Middle School Grade 6 student Kai Godfrey presented his D.A.R.E. essay to parents, teachers and his entire grade Wednesday morning at the D.A.R.E. graduation. Approximately 170 Skaha Lake Middle School students graduated from the Drug Abuse Resistance...
