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I want to say that teaching D.A.R.E. is the BEST thing I did in my career. The program is amazing. I remember hearing the words in D.A.R.E. training so many years ago…. “if you change the life of just one child it is worth it” ….. I believe I did that…It has been an honor to be a D.A.R.E. instructor.
– Pam Tourdot
Deputy Pam Tourdot retired today after nearly 25 years as D.A.R.E instructor. She will receive a plaque of appreciation during the Wisconsin D.A.R.E. summer conference.
Sheriff Howard enjoys speaking with local students for many reasons, and one of them is to raise awareness about the dangers with drugs.
Sheriff Howard enjoys speaking with local students for many reasons, and one of them is to raise awareness about the dangers with drugs.
Apache Junction Has a New Drug-Prevention Group
“Stand Up AJ” is to replace a drug-prevention coalition that started serving Apache Junction in 2008 and is dissolving. A drug-prevention group forming in Apache Junction recently held a Zoom meeting with 27 participants. They ranged from law-enforcement officials to educators and National Guard Counter Drug Task Force representatives.
Sheriff Beth Wins National Award for Commitment to D.A.R.E. Program for Children
D.A.R.E. America has named Kenosha County Sheriff David Beth — who spent 10 years of his career as a D.A.R.E. officer — as the nation’s Law Enforcement Executive of the Year. Department staff nominated Beth for the award, which honors one law enforcement executive…
Retiring Carson City Sheriff’s D.A.R.E. Officer Leaves Legacy of Relationship Building with Kids, Parents and Community
For more than 15 years, Lisa Davis served as the D.A.R.E. officer for Carson City. Her last day is Thursday as she and her husband Bob will be relocating to Oregon. She leaves Carson City with many accomplishments in providing children guidance and away from falling…
State of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil Celebrates 22 Years of D.A.R.E./PROERD
From March 10-12, 2020, the Brazilian State of Rio Grande do Sul's (RS) D.A.R.E. Program, or as it's known throughout Brazil as Program on Resistance to Drugs and Violence (PROERD), held their 22nd annual statewide training seminar in Lajeado, RS Brazil with the theme...
Iowa Law Enforcement Publication Features 2019 Iowa DOT Graduates
D.A.R.E. Iowa hosted a full 37th D.A.R.E. Officer Training school with 24 police officers, sheriff’s deputies and U.S. Military per-sonnel from different states at Camp Dodge on Sept. 8 — Sept. 20,2019, in Johnston, Iowa. Members of the D.A.R.E. Iowa Training Team came from Oklahoma, Wisconsin and Iowa…
Visit by Wisconsin Assembly Member Warren Petryk
Recently, Wisconsin Assembly Member Warren Petryk (right) visited the D.A.R.E. class of Pierce County Sheriff’s Office (Ellsworth, WI) D.A.R.E. Officer Chad Koranda (left), where he (Petryk) participated in the class activities…
Maine Senator Scott Cyrway Receives the Minuteman Award
On Wednesday evening, November 14, Senator Scott Cyrway was awarded the Minuteman Award by the Maine Christian Civic League. The Minuteman Award is given to elected officials who courageously and effectively advocate for the major policy issues of the Christian Civic...
Hively Acts as Enforcer and Liaison Between Students and Cops
Marietta City Schools school resource officer Dianna Hively talks to Marietta Middle School secretary Brandi Wittekind in the school office Thursday as seventh-grader Riley Allen, seeking help with a damaged backpack, stands at the counter. Hively stepped in as the…
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