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Bossier sheriff's office helping students stay drug-free

By: Nikki Henderson
Updated: December 6, 2012

A group of Bossier students are saying no to drugs and violence.

More than 700 5th graders will graduate this week from the Drug Abuse Resistance Education program.

D.A.R.E. is a semester-long curriculum taught by Bossier deputies to give students the skills they need to avoid involvement in drugs and gangs.  

The graduations will be held Monday through Thursday at eight elementary schools throughout Bossier Parish. 

The D.A.R.E. program also teaches students how to resist peer pressure and avoid bullying.

Graduations are as follows: 

    Dec. 3, 9:30 a.m., Bossier Elementary

    Dec. 3, 1 p.m., Curtis Elementary

    Dec. 4, 9 a.m., Benton Elementary

    Dec. 4, 1 p.m., Elm Grove Elementary

    Dec. 5, 9 a.m., Carrie Martin Elementary

    Dec. 5, 1 p.m., Waller Elementary

    Dec. 6, 9:30 a.m., Central Park Elementary

    Dec. 6, 1 p.m., Plantation Park Elementary

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