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Bexar County D.A.R.E. Program
D.A.R.E. Mission Statement

 Dear fellow Citizens,

The Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program remains a vitally important program to the youth of San Antonio and Bexar County. Preparing our children to make better informed decisions and to lead happy and healthy lives tomorrow must become our focus today. It is an investment in our own "FUTURE", since these children will become the citizens, neighbors, parents, civic leaders, employees, business leaders and owners of tomorrow. 

Bexar County D.A.R.E. Program has come a long way since its inception in January 1993. The D.A.R.E. Program presented a new 10-week middle school and new 9-week elementary school scientific and research based curriculums during 2003-2004 school year.  Two new supplemental lessons have been added one for Bullying and one for Gangs. In addition D.A.R.E. provides mini lessons to kindergarten through 4th grade students and a new Parenting Program. The Bexar County D.A.R.E. Program has expanded to reach 115 elementary schools 26 middle/junior high schools in 14 out of 15 school districts. D.A.R.E. has reached or impacted over 675,000 (plus) students from 1993 to 2007. The new D.A.R.E. High School curriculum is scheduled to be released by end of 2007. D.A.R.E. has consistently changed over the years to employ state-of-the-art scientific and researched curriculums. I can assure the citizens of Bexar County D.A.R.E. Works!

Your Bexar County D.A.R.E. Program has expanded its role to incorporate cross-training our D.A.R.E. Officer-instructors as School Resource Officers (SRO’s) and Safety Officers. This is part of the Sheriff’s Office initiative for “Home Land Security” and the protection of our schools and our children.  We have joined with over 12 other local Bexar County law enforcement agencies to include our Ft. Sam Houston military and DOD police, forming “Project Partnership” allowing us to reach more children and add more schools under one D.A.R.E. banner – one unified San Antonio/Bexar County D.A.R.E. Program.

All of the current evaluations of the “New D.A.R.E.” curriculums clearly indicated what we have known in Bexar County for years – D.A.R.E. does and is working for our children. I am clearly convinced, based on the over-whelming positive feedback from the school administrators, teachers, parents and students; and on the new and recurring demands calling for the expansion of our program, that our D.A.R.E. program is working in Bexar County. It is the “Right Thing To Do” for the health and safety of our children.

Our citizens should be proud as our Bexar County D.A.R.E. Program is considered by D.A.R.E. America to be one of the model Community-based, Community- supported and Community funded programs in the world. In partnership with D.A.R.E. America we have introduced numerous fundraisers to help reduce cost and to continue expanding our local program. D.A.R.E. is far more than just street-smart law enforcement officers in a classroom it is a “Commitment To Excellence” for our citizens and Communities. These men and women (Your D.A.R.E. Officers) are committed and passionate about teaching kids the harmful effects of tobacco, alcohol, inhalants, illegal drug and over-the-counter or prescription drug abuse. They are preparing them to deal with peer pressure, be responsible, accountable and respectful, how to handle situations without use of violence (anger management), and teaching them invaluable life and resistance skills as well as, teaching them how to make healthy and safe decisions.

I will continue to pursue meeting the needs, desires, and demands of our citizens as well as taking every precaution to keep our school kids safe. I believe D.A.R.E. to be a viable asset in our efforts to reduce juvenile and adult drug related and violent crimes. We welcome all citizens to join our "Bexar County D.A.R.E. TEAM". Together we will make a difference in our Community and protect our most precious asset, our children. I encourage you all to visit your child’s school and see our D.A.R.E. Officer-instructors in action.

We sincerely appreciate your contributions and consistent support.

I Remain:

Dr. Milo Colton

President, Bexar County D.A.R.E. Board of Directors

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