D.A.R.E. teaches kids how to recognize and resist the direct and subtle pressures that influence them to experiment with alcohol, tobacco, marijuana and other drugs. Since between 70% and 90% of all crime is drug related, it is absolutely vital that we reach the children of America before it's too late.
The D.A.R.E. curriculum was designed to be taught by Police Officers whose training and experience gave them the background needed to answer the sophisticated questions often posed by young students about drugs and crime. Prior to entering the D.A.R.E. Program, officers undergo 80 hours of special training in areas such as child development, classroom management, teaching techniques and communication skills.
Part of the reason D.A.R.E. works so well is because it is a joint effort between your Police Department, your school, parents and community leaders. This combined effort gives children encouragement and support to resist drugs and violence, which leads them to become more productive citizens of our community.
|
Sergeant Mike Strother:"Officer Mike" has been with the Sulphur Police Department for 5 1/2 Years. He became a D.A.R.E. instructor in 1998. Besides being the lead D.A.R.E. Instructor, he is also the Public Relations Officer for our Department. Before being employed by the Police Department, Sgt. Strother spent nine years in the U.S. Air Force, where he was assigned to the Security Police and was a Weapons Instructor. Personal Message:D.A.R.E. gives you the tools to resist drugs and violence, so remember to use the tools you were given. |
|
Sergeant Rickie Littleton:"Officer Rick" as the kids call him, has been in Law Enforcement since 1984. He was able to join the Sulphur Police Department in October of 1994. Officer "Rick" is currently assigned to the D.A.R.E. Program and is the Identification Officer for the department. Officer "Rick" has two children, Jason and Kimberly, who he loves very much. He enjoys softball, golf, fishing and archery in his spare time. Personal Message:Myself or your parents cannot be with you twenty four hours a day. You know what is "right from wrong". Choose the right way and never look back. "Good Luck and be careful out there". |
If you would like to know more about the D.A.R.E. Program, check out www.dare.com