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D.A.R.E. Program Returns to Terrebonne Schools

Jan 5, 2021

The D.A.R.E. decision-making program has returned to Terrebonne Parish schools. The program, which stands for Drug Abuse Resistance Education, had been operating in Terrebonne classrooms for 25 years before being discontinued in 2016. Three deputies have been…

‘Can’t wait to see you guys again’ | Livingston Parish D.A.R.E Officers Send Video Message to Students

Apr 29, 2020

Sgt. Gene Higginbotham would rather be in class right now, giving another lesson to a roomful of D.A.R.E. students. But like everyone else, he has to follow the rules, which don’t allow for that at this time. That doesn’t mean he doesn’t miss his students, though. “I...

Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office Celebrates D.A.R.E Program Graduation with Students

Jan 2, 2020

The Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office D.A.R.E. program recently graduated students from five parish schools.D.A.R.E. instructor Marcus Hebert taught the students of the negative consequences of drug use, the effects of bullying and violence, conflict resolution, and...

The 28th Annual Louisiana D.A.R.E. Conference

Aug 5, 2019

The 28th Annual Louisiana D.A.R.E. Conference was held the last week of July in Lake Charles, Louisiana. More than 160 officers attended…one of the largest state D.A.R.E. conferences in the country! Retro Bill heightened the motivation and excitement of the conference as its keynote speaker…

W.T. Lewis Holds First D.A.R.E. Graduation Ceremony Thursday Morning

Apr 19, 2019

Nearly 550 students in the 5th grade will graduate from the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program this semester as they will soon depart elementary school and move on up to middle school where life’s challenges will be even tougher…

D.A.R.E. Graduations Begin for Almost 1,300 Bossier Parish Students

Dec 7, 2018

SRO Deputy Austin Mueller Presents a Graduation Certificate at Bossier Elementary School on November 30, 2018. Bossier Sheriff Julian Whittington joined Bossier Sheriff’s Office D.A.R.E. officers and school leadership at Bossier Elementary School to congratulate the...

New D.A.R.E. Officer in Town

Sep 14, 2018

Sgt. Vicky LaGrange with the St. Martinville Police Department is all smiles as she reads through the D.A.R.E. book she will soon be sharing with elementary students in St. Martinville. The SMPD officer also will act as a school resource officer for both ELC and...

Graduation Held for Elementary Students who D.A.R.E. to be Different

May 23, 2018

MONROE, La. – In Monroe, a graduation was held for kids who dare to be different. Shady Grove Elementary held it’s annual D.A.R.E. graduation Tuesday, honoring kids who vow to fight against drugs and bullying. Organizers from the Ouachita Parish...

Georgetown Fifth Grade Students Successfully Graduate D.A.R.E.

May 18, 2017

GRANT PARISH, LA (GPSO) – On May 9, 2017, Georgetown fifth grade students celebrated their graduation from the D.A.R.E. program. Georgetown Principal Jennifer Winslett delivered the opening and closing remarks at the ceremony. Emma Winslett said the Pledge of...

Verda Elementary Students D.A.R.E. Program a Success

May 1, 2017

GRANT PARISH, LA (GPSO) – For Verda Elementary fifth grade teacher Denise Jordan, this year’s D.A.R.E. program was a triumph of determination and teamwork for her kids. On April 27, the students graduated from the D.A.R.E. program in a ceremony that took place at...

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