Salem D.A.R.E. Program Gets Boost

Ambassador of the late D.A.R.E. supporter Dave Williams, is his grandson Cody… a Salem student and D.A.R.E. graduate

Cody Hubert and Salem Police D.A.R.E. Officer Craig Seibel Photo: Salem Police

(Salem) - The Salem Police Department`s D.A.R.E. Program will get a boost Monday, March 6th at the Salem City Council meeting, with a $1,000 donation that is being made in memory of Mr. Dave Williams.

Mr. Williams was actively involved in supporting local law enforcement and the fire department in his community of Hemet, California. He was also responsible for helping out with an annual golf tournament to raise funds for the D.A.R.E. Program, and the grandfather of a Salem Richmond Elementary and D.A.R.E. graduate.

Mr. Williams passed away In October of 2004, leaving this great legacy for his family. His grandson, Cody Hubert, is proud to carry on this tradition. Cody will attend the meeting with his Mother Darlene Warden, Aunt Donnell Fowler, and Uncle David Williams.

In cooperation with Salem-Keizer School District, teaches D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) to fifth grade students.

Salem D.A.R.E. officer Craig Seibel says D.A.R.E. is a nationally affiliated program for children that stresses the cooperation of parents, community, schools, and law enforcement working together to promote drug awareness and resistance skills.

This school year, Seibel says more than 2,000 students will graduate from the program. Expenses for supplies to support the program include workbooks, t-shirts, certificates and other items for the students. These supplies and materials are paid for by donations. Seibel says donations like the one that will be made Monday night are noteworthy examples of the type of generosity that keep the program alive and well.

Prevention and education efforts must continue to compliment enforcement of drug laws. Without prevention, education, and treatment; enforcement will have less of an impact in affecting the devastation of drug and alcohol abuse to families and our community."