The Pima County Sheriff's Department is taking a new approach to keeping kids out of trouble, and the first step is getting rid of the nationally known DARE program.
Getting rid of the decades old Drug Abuse Resistance Education program does not mean that law enforcement will stop talking to kids about the dangers of drugs, officials said Monday. They will simply take a new approach through the STAR program, or Student Training and Response.
The program, which was unveiled Monday, is a partnership between the Sheriff's Department, local school districts and community leaders, said Capt. Oscar Miranda, commander of the support operations division.
How you can help
The STAR program currently has about 25 mentors. If you'd like to become a mentor, contact the Pima County Sheriff's Department at (520) 741-4600.
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