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The D.A.R.E. program in Cole County concentrates on developing self esteem, self respect, and the knowledge to recognize and resist the peer pressure to use drug and commit other acts of violence.

The D.A.R.E. curriculum is designed to be taught by law enforcement 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. 40 hours of additional training are provided to D.A.R.E. instructors to prepare them to teach the high school curriculum.

D.A.R.E. goes beyond traditional drug abuse and violence prevention programs. It gives children the skills needed to recognize and resist the subtle and overt pressures that cause them to experiment with drugs or become involved in gangs or violent activities.

The DARE program is a 10 week course taught by certified instructors to the 5th/6th grade students at St. Francis Xavier, St. Stanislaus, Blair Oaks Elementary, St. Thomas the Apostle, Emmanuel Lutheran in Honey Creek, Cole R-V Elementary, Cole R-I Elementary, and St. Martins schools.

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Cole R-V
The School Resource Officer (SRO) program is the next step in Community Oriented Policing (COP). The SRO is an asset used by the community and the school in an attempt to address situations in the lives of students in a forum other than the judicial system.
One of the most important aspects of the SRO program is the ability of the officer to develop teamwork in fighting many problems that students of today are facing.

The basic outline of duties for the SRO includes investigating crimes that occur within the school and on school property, creating a positive role model for students, creating a link between law enforcement and the students, and being a resource for parents, staff, administration, and students in regards to law enforcement and community problems.

The SRO works with the School Administration, Educators, and Counselors. The role each plays is dependent on the needs of the situation. All of the districts in Cole County are dedicated to providing an education to all of their students. With this goal in mind, all assets and services are pledged to this end. The primary concern is that of the student.

 

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