Claim: D.A.R.E. co-founder and award-winning Daryl Francis Gates served in LAPD for 43 years.
Evidence: Gates also co-founded D.A.R.E. Los Angeles Police Department 1949–1992 Police Meritorious Unit Citation
Police Meritorious Service Medal
1984 Summer Olympics Ribbon
1987 Papal Visit Ribbon
1992 Civil Disturbance Ribbon