D.A.R.E. Canada
212 NEW D.A.R.E. PROGRAMS IN 39 STATES LAUNCHED IN 2022
D.A.R.E., the largest and most comprehensive prevention education program in the world, launched a record 212 new programs in 2022 throughout 39 states and Canada! More than 900 new law enforcement officers were trained and certified to deliver the evidence-based,...
Canadian D.A.R.E. Officer Goes “Above and Beyond”
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...
Harry Lawrenson Retires from Ontario Provincial Police after 56 Years in Service
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...
Whitbourne RCMP Constable Named Officer of the Year
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...
Richmond RCMP Officer Recognized for Drug Awareness Work
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.)...

Lloyd Bratz
Vice President of Regional & International Operations
Phone:(310) 486-6727
Email: Lloyd Bratz
Upcoming Events
D.A.R.E. Contacts

Harry Lawrenson
National Director, D.A.R.E. Canada
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (705) 434-1939
Canada Local D.A.R.E. Communities
D.A.R.E. Canada

Lloyd Bratz
Vice President of Regional & International Operations
Phone:(310) 486-6727
Email: Lloyd Bratz
Upcoming Events
D.A.R.E. Contacts

Harry Lawrenson
National Director, D.A.R.E. Canada
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (705) 434-1939
Canada Local D.A.R.E. Communities
212 NEW D.A.R.E. PROGRAMS IN 39 STATES LAUNCHED IN 2022
D.A.R.E., the largest and most comprehensive prevention education program in the world, launched a record 212 new programs in 2022 throughout 39 states and Canada! More than 900 new law enforcement officers were trained and certified to deliver the evidence-based,...
Canadian D.A.R.E. Officer Goes “Above and Beyond”
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...
Harry Lawrenson Retires from Ontario Provincial Police after 56 Years in Service
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...
Whitbourne RCMP Constable Named Officer of the Year
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...
Richmond RCMP Officer Recognized for Drug Awareness Work
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.)...