The DARE curriculum is the only exposure some children will receive in decision-making skills that, possibly, could shape their future lives. The Kingsport Police Department's DARE Program continues to provide positive contact between children and police in a non-enforcement setting. The DARE Program has been in effect for 19 years and has graduated approximately 8,952 students. The D.A.R.E. officer graduated 477 students from the D.A.R.E. program through our local elementary schools in 2007. The officer’s time and efforts were not limited to the classroom. The officer assisted the Community Relations Unit at several community-oriented events also.

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