A Roseau Elementary student was selected as the winner of the 2024 Minnesota D.A.R.E. poster contest. Anastyn is participating in the D.A.R.E. program, at Roseau Elementary School, under the direction of the Roseau Police Department. D.A.R.E. Officer Zach Manka entered her poster in the statewide program hosted by Minnesota D.A.R.E., Inc. Anastyn’s poster was selected out of hundreds of posters entered from law enforcement agencies, statewide, and she will be throwing out the opening pitch at the D.A.R.E./Twins game on May 5, 2024. The theme for this year’s contest was “Stronger Together.” In D.A.R.E. we discuss the importance of friendship, positive relationships, good communication, standing up for others, and stopping bullying.
18 New D.A.R.E. Officers Certified in Minnesota

18 New D.A.R.E. Officers Certified in Minnesota

Minnesota D.A.R.E. welcomed 18 newly certified D.A.R.E. officers from the 54th class trained in Minnesota. These officers completed their two weeks of training conducted by Minnesota D.A.R.E. and hosted by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. Minnesota D.A.R.E. has...

York County Sheriff Captain Marks 20th Year of D.A.R.E. Education

York County Sheriff Captain Marks 20th Year of D.A.R.E. Education

YORK — York County Sheriff’s Office Capt. Josh Gillespie has marked the completion of his 20th year as York County D.A.R.E. instructor. D.A.R.E. stands for Drug Abuse Resistance Education. But today’s D.A.R.E. program also addresses critical risks kids face, besides...

Bellevue, KY Police D.A.R.E. Vehicle Hits the Road!

Bellevue, KY Police D.A.R.E. Vehicle Hits the Road!

The Bellevue (KY) Police Department’s D.A.R.E. Program is continuing to grow and has debuted their new patrol vehicle! The photo includes D.A.R.E. elementary school graduates from the Holy Trinity School along with the current middle school class and staff including...

Eighty Students Participate in the Kindergarten D.A.R.E. Program!

Eighty Students Participate in the Kindergarten D.A.R.E. Program!

Their D.A.R.E. Officer visited eighty Kindergarten students at Perry Hall on October 25, 2023 to talk about safety and good decision-making. The D.A.R.E. program has been taught in the Baltimore County schools for more than 30 years. Children in elementary, middle,…

Minnesota D.A.R.E. Class #53

Minnesota D.A.R.E. Class #53

Minnesota D.A.R.E. welcomed 19 newly-certified D.A.R.E. officers from the 53rd class trained in Minnesota. These officers completed their two weeks of training, which was held October 2-13, 2023, conducted by Minnesota D.A.R.E., and hosted by the Maple Grove Police...