When the day for the DARE graduation arrived, Lisa met me at my car in the parking lot with some flowers she picked from a field. She was excited about the graduation and even helped with the ceremony. We hope that every child retains what he or she learns and continues through life successful and drug-free. Law enforcement cannot completely remove the drug problem from the street. Children must be reached at an early age and taught that drug use or any other unlawful activity cannot be considered, no matter what the situation.
Children are our future.
We have to teach them, but most of all they have to believe in themselves and be committed to their future. If anything will help them achieve this goal, DARE will. At the time this article was first printed, Paula Presley was a Sergeant in the training section and the DARE coordinator for the El Paso County Sheriff's Office. Currently, Lieutenant Paula Reisman is the Sheriff's Office Public Information Officer and supervises the Community Relations Section. It's up to us to teach them, And keep their dreams alive.