D.A.R.E. - WHAT IS IT?

D.A.R.E., which stands for Drug Abuse Resistance Education, is a 17-week
curriculum taught by police officers to grade 5 and 6 students. The program
is designed to help the students make better choices when it comes to drugs
and violence. D.A.R.E. is not only a way for police officers to teach kids
about the effects of drugs and violence, but also an opportunity to create
a positive relationship between the police and local youth.

The Military Police have been teaching D.A.R.E. at two local schools since
last fall. Now that the hard work is over, it's time to celebrate! On
Tuesday, 4 May 2004, forty students from two grade five classes at Dwight
Ross will participate in a graduation ceremony in front of their families
and invited guests, to honor their commitment to remain drugfree. A similar
ceremony will be held at Ecole Rose des Vents on Thursday, 20 May 2004 for
the grade 5 and 6 classes that will also be celebrating their efforts over
the past several months. Congratulations to all!