Florida
D.A.R.E. Essay Winner Board installed in Village of Palmetto Bay
A D.A.R.E. essay winner board was installed this year in the Village of Palmetto Bay. The project was the brainchild of Officer Peter Judge and was executed by Officers Judge, Kevin Collins, and Mercy Rodriguez. The three schools that participated in the...
KARE Donation to Shriners Children’s Florida
Dear D.A.R.E. America Inc, Thank you for your contribution of toys to Shriners Hospitals for Children®, for its Florida location* received on 12/22/2021. Your concern for the many children we serve is appreciated. Your generosity plays a meaningful role in fulfilling...
KARE Donation to United Against Poverty Orlando
We wanted to take a moment to thank you deeply for being a part of our Hope for the Holiday's toy event this year. 400 children were served, thanks to your amazing generosity. The holiday season can add stress to anyone, but it can be particularly challenging for...
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...
Deputy Bennett Van Horn Presented with Joanne Chauncey Educational Award
On July 23, 2021, Deputy Bennett Van Horn, from the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office, was presented with the Joanne Chauncey Educational Award during the the 85th D.A.R.E. Officer Training culmination ceremony in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The selection of Deputy Van...
KARE Donation to Women In Distress
"Thanks to you, Sarah* and her 6-year old son, Grant*, will be provided with the essential items necessary to move forward and rebuild their lives. Thank you for your contribution of 1400 Hygiene Kits. For more than 46 years, generous supporters like you have...

Danny Talley
Southeast Regional Director
Phone: (424) 227-2520
Email: Danny Talley
Upcoming Events

D.A.R.E. America is accepting nominations for the 2022 D.A.R.E. Law Enforcement Executive of the Year; Daryl F. Gates D.A.R.E. Lifetime Achievement; D.A.R.E. Officer of the Year Awards; and D.A.R.E. Educator of the Year.
Recipients of these prestigious awards will be honored during the 34th Annual D.A.R.E. International Training Conference. The conference is being VIRTUALLY on Wednesday, July 13th and Thursday, July 14th, 2022.
Nominees for the awards shall have distinguished themselves in their dedication to D.A.R.E. Their efforts must demonstrate a commitment to D.A.R.E. beyond the high standards evidenced by others involved in the program.
Selection will be completed by May 27, 2022.
Please feel free to contact your D.A.R.E. America Regional Director for additional information. Their contact information is available on our website.

D.A.R.E. America is accepting nominations for the 2022 D.A.R.E. Law Enforcement Executive of the Year; Daryl F. Gates D.A.R.E. Lifetime Achievement; D.A.R.E. Officer of the Year Awards; and D.A.R.E. Educator of the Year.
Recipients of these prestigious awards will be honored during the 34th Annual D.A.R.E. International Training Conference. The conference is being VIRTUALLY on Wednesday, July 13th and Thursday, July 14th, 2022.
Nominees for the awards shall have distinguished themselves in their dedication to D.A.R.E. Their efforts must demonstrate a commitment to D.A.R.E. beyond the high standards evidenced by others involved in the program.
Notification to nominating person/entity of award selections will be accomplished by June 10, 2022.
Please feel free to contact your D.A.R.E. America Regional Director for additional information. Their contact information is available on our website.

D.A.R.E. America is accepting nominations for the 2022 D.A.R.E. Law Enforcement Executive of the Year; Daryl F. Gates D.A.R.E. Lifetime Achievement; D.A.R.E. Officer of the Year Awards; and D.A.R.E. Educator of the Year.
Recipients of these prestigious awards will be honored during the 34th Annual D.A.R.E. International Training Conference. The conference is being VIRTUALLY on Wednesday, July 13th and Thursday, July 14th, 2022.
Nominees for the awards shall have distinguished themselves in their dedication to D.A.R.E. Their efforts must demonstrate a commitment to D.A.R.E. beyond the high standards evidenced by others involved in the program.
Those individuals selected to be honored must be available to record an award presentation no later than Friday, June 24, 2022. A special panel will be convened by D.A.R.E. America to review nomination information and select those to be honored.
Please feel free to contact your D.A.R.E. America Regional Director for additional information. Their contact information is available on our website.
State D.A.R.E. Contacts
State D.A.R.E. Coordinator
David Bullard
Email: [email protected]
Office Phone: (850) 410-7580
Cell Phone: (850) 251-4040
Fax: (850) 410-8655
State D.A.R.E. Officers Association President
Corporal Ken Vila
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (239) 253-5285
State D.A.R.E. Officers Association Secretary
Officer Nancy Thigpen
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (904) 278-3007
State D.A.R.E. Officers Association Treasurer
Deputy Keith Murrish
Email: [email protected]
State D.A.R.E. Officers Association Sergeant At Arms
Sergeant Mark Roberts
Email: [email protected]
Cell: (863) 634.1430
Office: (863) 763.3117
State D.A.R.E. Officers Association Newsletter & Website Chairperson
Major Amy Schmidt
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (850) 488-6068
Florida Local D.A.R.E. Communities
- Cape Coral Police Department
- Collier County Sheriff’s Office
- Coral Gables Police Department
- Crime Stoppers of Marion County, Inc.
- Deland Police Department
- Doral Police Department
- Florida Department of Law Enforcement
- Gulf County Sheriff’s Office
- Hardee County Sheriff’s Office
- Highlands County Sheriff’s Office
- Key Biscayne Police Department
- Lake Mary Police Department
- Manatee Elementary School
- Margate Police Department
- Marion County Sheriff’s Office
- Miami-Dade Police Department
- Miccosukee Police Department
- Nassau County Sheriff’s Office
- Ocala Police Department
- Orange City Police Department
- Orange County Sheriff’s Office
- Ormond Beach Police Department
- Palm Beach Gardens Police Department
- Pinecrest Police Department
- Port Orange Police Department
- Port Richey Police Department
- Sanford Police Department
- Sarasota Police Department
- Sweetwater Police Department
- Vero Beach Police Department
- Washington County Sheriff’s Office
- West Miami Police Department
- Winter Haven Police Department
Florida

Danny Talley
Southeast Regional Director
Phone: (424) 227-2520
Email: Danny Talley
Upcoming Events

D.A.R.E. America is accepting nominations for the 2022 D.A.R.E. Law Enforcement Executive of the Year; Daryl F. Gates D.A.R.E. Lifetime Achievement; D.A.R.E. Officer of the Year Awards; and D.A.R.E. Educator of the Year.
Recipients of these prestigious awards will be honored during the 34th Annual D.A.R.E. International Training Conference. The conference is being VIRTUALLY on Wednesday, July 13th and Thursday, July 14th, 2022.
Nominees for the awards shall have distinguished themselves in their dedication to D.A.R.E. Their efforts must demonstrate a commitment to D.A.R.E. beyond the high standards evidenced by others involved in the program.
Selection will be completed by May 27, 2022.
Please feel free to contact your D.A.R.E. America Regional Director for additional information. Their contact information is available on our website.

D.A.R.E. America is accepting nominations for the 2022 D.A.R.E. Law Enforcement Executive of the Year; Daryl F. Gates D.A.R.E. Lifetime Achievement; D.A.R.E. Officer of the Year Awards; and D.A.R.E. Educator of the Year.
Recipients of these prestigious awards will be honored during the 34th Annual D.A.R.E. International Training Conference. The conference is being VIRTUALLY on Wednesday, July 13th and Thursday, July 14th, 2022.
Nominees for the awards shall have distinguished themselves in their dedication to D.A.R.E. Their efforts must demonstrate a commitment to D.A.R.E. beyond the high standards evidenced by others involved in the program.
Notification to nominating person/entity of award selections will be accomplished by June 10, 2022.
Please feel free to contact your D.A.R.E. America Regional Director for additional information. Their contact information is available on our website.

D.A.R.E. America is accepting nominations for the 2022 D.A.R.E. Law Enforcement Executive of the Year; Daryl F. Gates D.A.R.E. Lifetime Achievement; D.A.R.E. Officer of the Year Awards; and D.A.R.E. Educator of the Year.
Recipients of these prestigious awards will be honored during the 34th Annual D.A.R.E. International Training Conference. The conference is being VIRTUALLY on Wednesday, July 13th and Thursday, July 14th, 2022.
Nominees for the awards shall have distinguished themselves in their dedication to D.A.R.E. Their efforts must demonstrate a commitment to D.A.R.E. beyond the high standards evidenced by others involved in the program.
Those individuals selected to be honored must be available to record an award presentation no later than Friday, June 24, 2022. A special panel will be convened by D.A.R.E. America to review nomination information and select those to be honored.
Please feel free to contact your D.A.R.E. America Regional Director for additional information. Their contact information is available on our website.
State D.A.R.E. Contacts
State D.A.R.E. Coordinator
David Bullard
Email: [email protected]
Office Phone: (850) 410-7580
Cell Phone: (850) 251-4040
Fax: (850) 410-8655
State D.A.R.E. Officers Association President
Corporal Ken Vila
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (239) 253-5285
State D.A.R.E. Officers Association Secretary
Officer Nancy Thigpen
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (904) 278-3007
State D.A.R.E. Officers Association Treasurer
Deputy Keith Murrish
Email: [email protected]
State D.A.R.E. Officers Association Sergeant At Arms
Sergeant Mark Roberts
Email: [email protected]
Cell: (863) 634.1430
Office: (863) 763.3117
State D.A.R.E. Officers Association Newsletter & Website Chairperson
Major Amy Schmidt
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (850) 488-6068
Florida Local D.A.R.E. Communities
- Cape Coral Police Department
- Collier County Sheriff’s Office
- Coral Gables Police Department
- Crime Stoppers of Marion County, Inc.
- Deland Police Department
- Doral Police Department
- Florida Department of Law Enforcement
- Gulf County Sheriff’s Office
- Hardee County Sheriff’s Office
- Highlands County Sheriff’s Office
- Key Biscayne Police Department
- Lake Mary Police Department
- Manatee Elementary School
- Margate Police Department
- Marion County Sheriff’s Office
- Miami-Dade Police Department
- Miccosukee Police Department
- Nassau County Sheriff’s Office
- Ocala Police Department
- Orange City Police Department
- Orange County Sheriff’s Office
- Ormond Beach Police Department
- Palm Beach Gardens Police Department
- Pinecrest Police Department
- Port Orange Police Department
- Port Richey Police Department
- Sanford Police Department
- Sarasota Police Department
- Sweetwater Police Department
- Vero Beach Police Department
- Washington County Sheriff’s Office
- West Miami Police Department
- Winter Haven Police Department
D.A.R.E. Essay Winner Board installed in Village of Palmetto Bay
A D.A.R.E. essay winner board was installed this year in the Village of Palmetto Bay. The project was the brainchild of Officer Peter Judge and was executed by Officers Judge, Kevin Collins, and Mercy Rodriguez. The three schools that participated in the...
KARE Donation to Shriners Children’s Florida
Dear D.A.R.E. America Inc, Thank you for your contribution of toys to Shriners Hospitals for Children®, for its Florida location* received on 12/22/2021. Your concern for the many children we serve is appreciated. Your generosity plays a meaningful role in fulfilling...
KARE Donation to United Against Poverty Orlando
We wanted to take a moment to thank you deeply for being a part of our Hope for the Holiday's toy event this year. 400 children were served, thanks to your amazing generosity. The holiday season can add stress to anyone, but it can be particularly challenging for...
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...
Deputy Bennett Van Horn Presented with Joanne Chauncey Educational Award
On July 23, 2021, Deputy Bennett Van Horn, from the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office, was presented with the Joanne Chauncey Educational Award during the the 85th D.A.R.E. Officer Training culmination ceremony in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The selection of Deputy Van...
KARE Donation to Women In Distress
"Thanks to you, Sarah* and her 6-year old son, Grant*, will be provided with the essential items necessary to move forward and rebuild their lives. Thank you for your contribution of 1400 Hygiene Kits. For more than 46 years, generous supporters like you have...
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All Rights Reserved.