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