Minnesota D.A.R.E. Welcomes 22 New D.A.R.E. Officers
St. Paul, MN—On February 6, 2015, Minnesota D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) welcomed 22 newly certified D.A.R.E. officers from the 44th class trained in Minnesota. These officers just completed their two weeks of training hosted by the Minnesota BCA – a D.A.R.E. America certified training unit.
Minnesota D.A.R.E. is celebrating 25 years of programming in 2015 and is proud to welcome a new generation of D.A.R.E. officers.
Minnesota Law Enforcement Agencies with Newly Certified D.A.R.E. Officers:
Kasson PD
Lakes Area PD
Breitung PD
Stearns Co. SO
Babbitt PD
St. Louis Park PD
Edina PD
Ely PD
W. St. Paul PD
Marshall Co. SO
Sartell PD (2 officers)
Montevideo PD
Washington Co. SO
Aitkin PD
Oconto Falls PD
Grand Rapids PD
Itasca Co. SO
Plymouth PD
Chippewa Co. SO
Willmar PD
Rosemount PD
The training is very intense and comprehensive. Officers must attend, participate, and pass classes, hosted by the BCA under the direction of D.A.R.E. America. Officers are then given the D.A.R.E. curriculum at no charge and will continue to be supported in their teaching efforts by Minnesota D.A.R.E., Inc., the non-profit organization that administers the program for the state of Minnesota. These officers will be joining approximately our currently certified officers; instructing approx. 70,000 students and their families annually.
Minnesota D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) is a prevention and education program that advocates and educates for healthy and safe children. D.A.R.E. serves young people and their families teaching the skills to make positive decisions, provides education on safe and healthy lifestyles and gives the tools to enable them to resist engaging in negative and violent behaviors.
For more information, contact MNDARE@aol.com or go to www.mndare.org
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