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Drug Abuse Resistance Education

The O'Fallon D.A.R.E. program was started by Officer Ray "Tiny" Sanders in 1991 with instruction to fifth grade students. Officer Sanders was the first D.A.R.E. officer in St. Charles County.

 


D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education), is a collaborative effort between law enforcement, schools, parents and community leaders.  Its strength lies in the fact that it helps children learn and practice new skills that are supported by all facets of their community. The curricula are science- and research-based and span K-12 grades with emphasis and reinforcement at vital transition years. As a result of a major national research study, D.A.R.E. demonstrates the latest in prevention science and teaching techniques.


Current K-12 lessons focus on:

  • Decision-making skills
  • Understanding of risks
  • Accurate normative awareness
  • Understanding of how substances
  • Affect the brain and body
  • Communication skills
  • Refusal skills
  • High self-efficacy
  • Media literacy

The D.A.R.E. sequential curricula is comprised of the following:

  • K through Grade 4 curriculum
  • Elementary school - Grade 5 curriculum
  • Junior high/Middle school - Grade 7 curriculum

The core curriculum is designed for those students moving on to middle school the next school year, typically the 5th grade. By focusing on a transition year, officers are able to provide the knowledge and skills to enable these young people to resist the temptation to use drugs or react violently to problems. A kindergarten through 4th grade curriculum is also provided that focuses mainly on personal safety.


The O'Fallon Police Department has four D.A.R.E. Officer/School Resource Officers assigned to 12 elementary schools and 4 middle schools within the city limits of O'Fallon, making contact with more than 3,000 children each year.


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The schools served by the O’Fallon Police Department D.A.R.E. Program and the officers assigned to each are listed below. Feel free to contact them with any questions.


CONTACT: Officer Joe Fomera

E-MAIL: Joefomera@ofallon.mo.us

  • Crossroads Elementary
  • J.L. Mudd Elementary
  • Forest Park Elementary
  • Pheasant Point Elementary
  • Rock Creek Elementary
  • Westhoff Elementary

CONTACT: Officer David Goewert

E-MAIL: dgoewert@ofallon.mo.us

  • Assumption Catholic School
  • Dardene Elementary
  • Emge Elementary
  • Mount Hope Elementary
  • Progress South Elementary
  • Twin Chimneys Elementary

CONTACT: Officer Bill Dolan

E-MAIL: wdolan@ofallon.mo.us

  • West Middle School (Fort Zumwalt School District)
  • Froniter Middle School (Wentzville School District)

CONTACT: Officer Bob Schoonover

E-MAIL: bschoonver@ofallon.mo.us

  • South Middle School (Fort Zumwalt School District)
  • North Middle School (Fort Zumwalt School District)

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