The mission of the DARE program is to provide drug awareness and crime prevention education to students in 11 rural schools and 3 middle and high schools residing in Clinton County.
DARE Officers
This program is
administered by the DARE Officer who's primary responsibility, in
addition to education programs, is to provide a vehicle for positive
interaction between school students and law enforcement officers. It is
designed to build trust and mutual respect between them. In Clinton
County the DARE Officer also acts as the School Reserve Officer. Their
responsibilities involve aiding in the implementation and development of
programs to assist "at risk" youth. Overall, the DARE Officer takes a
"community policing" approach by utilizing all venues of prevention
including community, family, schools, juvenile courts and other social
agencies.