Agenda: Edina - DARE Program Police Work - Late March 2026
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Implementation of the DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program in schools
Police and student interaction in classroom settings
Teaching decision-making skills to children regarding risks and consequences
Areas of Interest (3)
- Evaluation of the effectiveness of the DARE program in modern classroom settings.
- The role of local police departments in community outreach and youth education programs.
- Procedural requirements for schools to initiate DARE partnerships with local law enforcement.
Notable Quotes (2)
We teach kids good decision- making um talking about risk and consequence. Learning about um how every decision that they make has a consequence, whether it be good or bad.
DARE program curriculumDescribing the pedagogical goals of the DARE curriculum.
I think the positivity around it shows me that they take this seriously and they have fun with it, which is the most important thing.
DARE program student engagementCommenting on student engagement with the course material.
People (2)
Gabby DoyleOfficerPolice officer with the Edina Police Department conducting DARE training for 5th grade students.
1 quote
Police officer with the Edina Police Department conducting DARE training for 5th grade students.
“I'm Officer Gabby um with the Dina Police Department.”
Officer Doyle introducing herself to the classroom.
Dan CarpenterReporterReported on the DARE program implementation in Edina schools.
Reported on the DARE program implementation in Edina schools.
Places Mentioned
EdinaOur Lady of Grace Catholic Church
Events & Meetings (1)
- DARE classroom session at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church