D.A.R.E. Program Used by America's Safest Cities!

Congratulations to the City of Irvine for being recognized as the safest big city in the United States! I believe there are many things involved in creating a formula to produce safe cities but while looking at the list, I noticed that in every population category for safest cities the... more>

Bexar County D.A.R.E. Project Partnership D.A.R.E. Day at San Antonio Missions Baseball Game Wednesday May 16^th, 2007.   It was a beautiful day at the Nelson Wolf Stadium for the annual D.A.R.E. Day with the San Antonio Missions Baseball Game held on Wednesday May 16^th, 2007 at ... more>

D.A.R.E. Officer Training (DOT), Graduation Ceremony, May 11, 2007

San Antonio once again was chosen as the site for training law enforcement officers to teach the “New” highly acclaimed scientific and researched-based Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) drug and violence prevention curriculums. This training was conducted from April 30^th through May 11^th, 2007, daily from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The D.A.R.E. Officer Training (DOT) concluded on Friday May 11^th, 2007 at 11:00 AM with a... more>

Premier Books Direct, Inc. presents check to Bexar County D.A.R.E.

D.A.R.E. America has developed some “New” innovative fundraising partners designed to help local Community-based D.A.R.E. Programs across the country raise money to support and sustain their Community programs. Premier Books Direct Inc. is one of these new partners.  D.A.R.E. Officers help secure their schools to allow Premier Books Direct Distributors to come in an set-up a display of products in the teachers lounge (offering teachers, other... more>

D.A.R.E. America - FW-1 Fundraiser Huge Success w/ local Exxon Stations !

The new D.A.R.E. America fundraising partner FW-1 (Car Wax) thanks to local Exxon Stations throughout San Antonio and Bexar County raised $3,000.00 in three (3) weeks for the Bexar County Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) Program. FW-1 set-up a small display at all local Exxon Stations and Tigermarts, providing a demonstration to potential customer’s cars while they were... more>

Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio receive DELL-Printers from D.A.R.E. !

The Goodness Project (Founded by Bill Fletcher) donated 325 DELL Photo All-In-One laser printers to D.A.R.E. America who subsequently gave them to the Bexar County D.A.R.E. Program for having the model Community-based and Community-supported D.A.R.E. Program in the world (as D.A.R.E. is international and in 43-foreign countries). The purpose of the donated printers is to provide some technology support to be given out to support schools and organizations whose purpose it is to help educate and... more>

Dep. George D. Little - D.A.R.E. Coordinator visits local Quantum Office !

I was invited to visit our local Quantum Office – O S O Promotions and Skyline Promotionz here is San Antonio, Bexar County Texas. I was blown away – No I got the “JUICE” from visiting with these young winners that are out there everyday working to help us help our children. The excitement, demeanor and professionalism of these young people are dynamic and second to none. Some are even former D.A.R.E.... more>

Bill Fletcher Founder of "The Goodness Project" presents New DELL Printers

The Goodness Project (Founded by Bill Fletcher) donated 325 DELL Photo All-In-One laser printers to D.A.R.E. America who subsequently gave them to the Bexar County D.A.R.E. Program for having the model Community-based and Community-supported D.A.R.E. Program in the world (as D.A.R.E. is international and in 43-foreign countries). The purpose of the donated printers is to provide some technology support to be given out to support schools... more>

Bexar County Sheriff’s Office and Partner-Up with Child Safety ID Program !

Deputies from the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office – Drug Abuse Resistance Education Program (D.A.R.E.) are visiting selectGrocery Stores in cooperation with Grocery Company – Corporate Office and the Texas Sheriff’s Association to provide “FREE” Child identification kits to parents.has been a long time sponsor and financial supporter of the Bexar County D.A.R.E. Program and its efforts to teach our children about the harmful effects of ... more>

Bexar County Sheriff’s Office Partners with Communities In Schools !

The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) Board partners with Communities In Schools extending the role of D.A.R.E. Officer- instructors to become mentors to “At Risk” kids within the schools throughout San Antonio and Bexar County. Sheriff Ralph Lopez, Deputy Chief Andres Lozano and Ilsa Garcia worked out a partnership that will ... more>

Sheriff Ralph Lopez receives the first of many checks from new D.A.R.E. America - Quantum FW-1 Fundraiser – Fundraising Partnership Works!

Sheriff Ralph Lopez received check from new D.A.R.E. America fundraising partner FW-1 (Car Wax) to be used by the Bexar County Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) Program. FW-1 sets-up a small display at local Community gas and/or service stations, provides a demonstration to potential customers cars while they are pumping gas and sells to those who are... more>

Sheriff Ralph Lopez Honors local Iraq War Veteran Joshua E. Knotts !

Sergeant Joshua E. Knotts was recognized by Sheriff Ralph Lopez for his work with the local Bexar County Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program.  Sgt. Knotts has been visiting local area schools as an ambassador for the Bexar County D.A.R.E. Program.  Knotts a former student from Stahl Elementary School, Northeast I.S.D. made the cover of “TIME FOR KIDS” Magazine, a subsidiary of Time Magazine the ... more>

Sheriff Ralph Lopez recognizes James Madison High School J.R.O.T.C. !

Sheriff Ralph Lopez presented a Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) Certificate of Appreciation/

Commendation to Army - Junior Reserve Officer Corps (J.R.O.T.C.) cadets and to James Madison High School, Northeast Independent School District during an awards ceremony held at the Eastside substation on Monday April 2nd, 2007. Cadet Colonel Nathan Swanson, who is also the Texas Representative... more>

Sheriff Ralph Lopez recognizes Master Sergeant (RET) Xavier Sandoval!

Sheriff Ralph Lopez presents Master Sergeant Xavier Sandoval – Army Instructor at James Madison High School, Northeast Independent School District with a Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) Community Service Award for his “Commitment To Excellence” in developing and educating our children. The award was presented on Monday April 2^nd, 2007 at a special ceremony at ... more>

Bexar County D.A.R.E. Officers Partner Up with Grocery Company!

Bexar County Sheriff’s Office - D.A.R.E. Officer-instructors partner up with San Antonio Park Police, San Antonio Police Department – Eagle Helicopter pilots (not pictured), former San Antonio Arch Bishop Patrick Flores, andGrocery Company to honor the Alamo Heights High School “Mules Football Team” wining the State Championship. This event (February 2007) was attended by over... more>

D.A.R.E. America and Bexar County D.A.R.E. Team up with Quantum!

Quantum distributors sell quality items (that they have displayed) at below retail price and a portion of the proceeds goes to help fund the national program - D.A.R.E. America which also has a financial impact on all State and local D.A.R.E. Programs as well as a percentages of all sales going to support your very own Bexar County D.A.R.E. Program. In addition items you purchase that you donate back go to the Bexar ... more >

D.A.R.E. America and Bexar County D.A.R.E. Team up with FW1!

Bexar County D.A.R.E. is looking for service stations (gas stations) and convenience stores (Corporations and individual owners) that will allow FW1 Distributors to sell car wax at their locations. This is from Monday through Saturday with a major event held on each Saturday supported by local Bexar County D.A.R.E. Officer-instructors and ... more>

2007 U.S. Army All American Bowl - January 6th, 2007!

The Bexar County Drug Abuse Resistance Education Program was once again involved with the United States Army and SportsLink for the 2007 U.S. Army All American Bowl at the Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas. This year Bexar County D.A.R.E. provided “FREE” tickets to all D.A.R.E. students and graduates local Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (J.R.O.T.C.) cadets, many of whom are... more>

Sergeant Joshua E. Knotts makes the cover of “TIME FOR KIDS” Magazine!

Former Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) student from Stahl Elementary School, Northeast I.S.D. makes the cover of “TIME FOR KIDS” Magazine, a subsidiary of Time Magazine. Sergeant Joshua “Josh” Knotts was assigned to the 1st Calvary Division attached to both the 9th and 12th Calvary Regiments as a Combat Medic, stationed in Iraq. According to... more>

D.A.R.E. America Set to Launch More Local Fundraising Efforts!

Just as your local D.A.R.E. program needs funding, D.A.R.E. America requires funding to carry out responsibilities on a national level. If you're not sure what D.A.R.E. America does nationally and how it benefits your D.A.R.E. program, feel free to call your D.A.R.E. America Regional Director for an... more>

Administrators and Teachers:  We want to hear from you!

We want to ask for your comments (your own words) concerning our Bexar County D.A.R.E. Program.  We're asking for you in your own words to describe what you see in the classroom and/or your school concerning the effectiveness' of our D.A.R.E. Program. Does D.A.R.E. as it is presented help prepare... more>

New D.A.R.E. Officers/Instructors Graduate from Training

The Texas D.A.R.E. Institute located at the Center for Safe Communities and Schools recently held a D.A.R.E. Officer Training in Katy, Texas that culminated on January 19, 2007.  The following... more>

Christmas 2006 with D.A.R.E.

Sheriff Ralph Lopez, Santa, a very happy young lady and Deputy Chief Andres Lozano (Patrol Division) helping Santa pass out presents at a county day care center. Thanks to this innovative concept by Quantum and D.A.R.E. America, a lot of... more>

Bike Helmets Donated to D.A.R.E.

The bike helmets were donated to the Bexar County D.A.R.E. Program by a 7^th grader named Kyle Bush (not pictured, attends Bradley Middle School in NEISD) his father is Chief Bush of Somerset PD whom delivered the helmets to D.A.R.E. Instructor Deputy Anthony Daggett... more>

New D.A.R.E. Program Showing Positive Results!

D.A.R.E. is currently in 75% of school districts nationwide and according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse’s Monitoring the Future Study teenage drug use continues to fall, decreasing 19% over the last four years. Since 1997 there have been 18 studies conducted on D.A.R.E. showing very positive results.  Of those 18 studies the most eye opening study was published... more>