Police officers across the country are using the Drug Abuse Resistance Education Program, commonly known as DARE, in local classrooms. The program gives children the skills needed to avoid making decisions that would negatively impact their lives and the lives of others. Edina TV introduces us to one officer who has taken on this important mission. >> Only a select few officers in the city have ever received the special training needed for today's assignment. >> We are headed to Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church. Um we're going to the fifth grade classrooms to do DARE. Using the drug abuse resistance education program, also known as DARE, Officer Gabby Doyle is laying the foundation for 10 and 11year-old students to make good choices. >> I'm Officer Gabby um with the Dina Police Department. >> The DARE course material is tailored for kindergarten through 12th grade students. >> I've been on a scene where a rifle was fired >> where a back and forth conversation is welcomed. >> The longest someone would spend in jail would be uh 364 days, right? It's almost a year because if it's longer than a year, then they'd go to prison. >> Our fifth grade teachers have really enjoyed that interaction. It helps broaden the kids' world view as well to have that officer working in partnership with them right there in the classroom where the kids feel most comfortable. Why don't you throw a wolf up in the air so you're ready? for kids living in a complicated world and >> describe the problem, challenge or opportunity. >> These lessons are about a lot more than saying no to drugs and alcohol. >> 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, and teaching them to weigh the the benefits or the negative things that might happen as a result of whatever decision they make. >> Serious topics discussed with curiosity. >> That's a great question. 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. >> Yes, >> I'm Dan Carpenter for Adina TV. Starting a DARE program begins with getting approval from your local school administrators who can then reach out to the Edina Police