D.A.R.E - Drug Abuse Resistance Education
The Police Department has been providing the DARE program at the Middle School since 1997. The curriculum is taught to all sixth grade students as part of their Health/Physical education program. At the end of the sessions, students participate in a culmination program and receive a certificate. Program requirements include completing the DARE planner, good attendance, good classroom behavior, completing the DARE essay, and no known involvement in drugs. Students taking the DARE core curriculum demonstrate a high level of classroom participation in both group and individual activities in completing these requirements.
The DARE program generates a high level of positive feedback from faculty members and parents complimenting the program and its presenters. It continues to result in a very positive relationship between youth and the Hummelstown Police Department.
At Lower Dauphin, the DARE curriculum is presented by Sgt. BIll Ryan. Sgt. Ryan is a certified DARE instructor and brings many years of instruction and experience with him to the classroom.
The DARE program is funded each year through a grant provided by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency.
More information on the DARE program can be found at the DARE America web site.
