The
D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) Program is taught by specially trained Southfield Police Officers to fifth grade elementary school students.
The Southfield Police Department began the
D.A.R.E. Program in September of 1990, to focus on skills to help students manage peer pressure, develop leadership, make wise choices, resist gangs and reduce violence.
D.A.R.E. Officers act as mentors by giving support and guidance to students.
D.A.R.E. Officers spend time with children beyond the classroom, developing a rapport between them.
D.A.R.E. students receive small achievement awards as incentives for positive effort made during the course, made possible through donations and fund raising. Upon successful completion of the program, students participate in a graduation ceremony.
D.A.R.E. Officers accompany students attending various overnight camps, award ceremonies, graduation and seasonal programs, and other school functions. The
D.A.R.E. Program hosts activities such as a parade, swim party and Bicycle Safety Fun Day; and also sponsors fund-raising events.
Because
D.A.R.E. teaches skills to the leaders of tomorrow, the goal is for positive behavioral and attitudinal changes are bound to occur.
For more information, call (248) 796-5400.