D.A.R.E. Southfield Police Department 26000 Evergreen, Southfield Mi. Program is taught by specially trained Southfield Police Officers to fifth grade elementary school students. The Southfield Police Department began the D.A.R.E . Program in September 1990, to focus on skills to help students manage peer pressure, develop leadership, make wise choices, resist gangs and reduce violence.
Officers act as mentors by giving support and guidance to students.
The Officers are in each school for 17 weeks, teaching a different lesson weekly. D.A.R.E .Officers spend time with children beyond the classroom, developing a rapport between them. D.A.R.E. students receive small achievement awards as incentives for positive effort during the course. The awards are made possible through donations and fund raising. Upon successful completion of the program, students participate in a graduation ceremony.