Matt Reed, D.A.R.E. America Youth Advisory Board Indiana Representative
My name is Matt Reed and I have many interests and hobbies that I think define me. I play soccer and have since I was very little, but that is not the only sport I have done as I have also done...
View ArticleCrown Point Recognized as Sixth Safest City in Indiana
From nwitimes.com. Photo by Timothy Arends. Crown Point was recently recognized as the sixth safest city in the state, Police Chief Pete Land said. Not one to rest on their laurels, the police...
View ArticleSubstance Abuse Councils to Hold Summit on Marijuana
From nwitimes.com. VALPARAISO | The substance abuse councils of Lake, Porter and LaPorte counties will host a joint summit on marijuana Sept. 19 at the Memorial Opera House. The summit will be held...
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Daren Visits the Handi-Capable Camp
On September 13, 2014, Daren (D.A.R.E. Mascot) and D.A.R.E. Officer Floyd Hastings visited the Handi-Capable Camp at Bradford Woods in Martinsville, Indiana. Handi-Capable Camp provides outdoor...
View ArticleWalker ‘honored to serve’ county
Joe Walker joined the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Jan. 6, after many years of serving as a correctional officer. Walker attended Southmont schools and enjoys being able to assist those in need....
View ArticleThere’s a Problem: Heroin has created a foundation of crime
Police officers emphasize the importance of education and claiming responsibility for one’s actions. The Crawfordsville Police Department and Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office educate local elementary...
View ArticleIU greek community hosts Safe Halloween
Children dress up for IU’s Greek Community’s Safe Halloween event on Wednesday on the Jordan extension. Two-year-old Max dressed up as Yoda for the event (click to view full image). From Indiana Daily...
View ArticleNomination for the 2015 Daryl F. Gates D.A.R.E. Lifetime Achievement Award,...
D.A.R.E. America is accepting nominations for the 2015 Daryl F. Gates D.A.R.E. Lifetime Achievement, D.A.R.E. Officer of the Year, and D.A.R.E. Educator of the Year Awards. Recipients of these...
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Students Graduate from D.A.R.E. Program
From Current in Zionsville. Photo: ZMS fifth grader Taylor Osterling reading essay. For Boone County Sheriff’s Department Capt. Deb Martin, teaching children about Drug Abuse Resistance Education — or...
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Warsaw D.A.R.E. Program Celebrates Newest Grads
From InkFreeNews.com. Last night, students from every elementary school in the Warsaw Community School Corporation district gathered for the annual D.A.R.E. Graduation Ceremony at the Manahan...
View Article2015 Indiana D.A.R.E. Essay Winner
Image: 2015 Essay Winner Grace Surber and D.A.R.E. Officer Tim Williams of Mishawaka P.D. Read Grace’s winning essay below. DARE, a Life Changer By: Grace Surber | On: May 10, 2015 You hear people talk...
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Retro Bill Keynote Speaker at Indiana and California D.A.R.E. Graduations
Retro Bill says “HELLO” and wants to let you know he is out there doing his best for D.A.R.E. Official D.A.R.E. Safety & Self-Esteem Buddy RETRO BILL with D.A.R.E. Officers from the Columbus,...
View ArticleA Big D.A.R.E. America “Thank You” to D.AR.E. Instructor, Major Steve...
Bedford D.A.R.E. Officer Retires (BEDFORD) – Bedford Police Major Steve Gilbert has retired after serving more than 30 years with the Bedford Police Department. Maj. Gilbert’s last day was Wednesday....
View ArticleThreats lead to arrest of student
An 18-year-old Medora High School student faces an intimidation charge in connection with an incident Thursday in which he threatened to shoot students and turn the gun on himself, police report....
View ArticleD.A.R.E. to be Different
Jennifer Long’s sixth grade class at Ladoga Elementary graduated on Thursday. However, it was not to the junior high just yet. The class celebrated the end of their 10-week Drug Abuse Resistance...
View ArticleSatterfield Named D.A.R.E. Indiana Educator of the Year
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — D.A.R.E. Indiana Inc. has announced that Kristie Satterfield of Greenfield has been named the 2016 D.A.R.E. Indiana Educator of the Year. Satterfield is the daughter of Bradford,...
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Warsaw (IN) Sixth-Graders Celebrate D.A.R.E. Graduation
WARSAW — Retro Bill, lip-synching cops and a laser light spectacular all marked the end of this year’s D.A.R.E. program as sixth-graders from nine area elementary schools gathered to celebrate their...
View ArticleD.A.R.E. Comes to Lakeland Christian Academy
WINONA LAKE — Incoming eighth-grade students for the 2016-17 year at Lakeland Christian Academy will be required to participate in the D.A.R.E. program. D.A.R.E. is a police officer-led series of...
View ArticleIt’s All Downhill from Here: Speed Thrills Drivers at Annual Soap Box Derby
Two years ago, sisters Aralyn and Jaidah Battice were walking with their family in downtown Seymour and literally ran right into the D.A.R.E. Soap Box Derby. They had never heard of the event before...
View ArticleAntwerp Fifth Graders Graduate D.A.R.E.
The Paulding County Sheriff’s Office D.A.R.E. program held its graduation for Antwerp Elementary fifth graders on December 7, 2016. Each student was required to write an essay before they could...
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