Ptl. Robert Murphy is in charge of the 5th grade Dare Program and can be reached through the Police Department.
Sgt. James Hayden is the 8th grade Dare Officer and can be contacted through the Police Department or Website.
D.A.R.E.
was originally developed in 1983 by the Los Angeles Police Department
in conjunction with the United School District. Based on the premise
that prevention is the only long-term answer to drug abuse, the program
grew to include all 50 states.
The focus ofD.A.R.E is to...
Build confidence and self esteem.
Teach students to respect others and themselves.
Provide accurate information about drugs and alcohol.
Teach students the necessary decision-making skills.
Show students how to resist negative peer pressure.
Suggest healthy alternatives to drug use.
The D.A.R.E
program is designed to avoid scare tactics. Positive and substantive,
it relies on accurate information and an upbeat approach. D.A.R.E
officers visit with students in the classroom, conduct faculty
workshops, and present programs to teacher/parent organizations. This
approach provides a constructive and highly visible presence to the
students and community.
Until drug abuse is a thing of the past, D.A.R.E will continue to be in the forefront of preventative measures.