REGISTRATION PACKET
2021 D.A.R.E. OFFICER TRAINING (DOT)
KEEPIN’ IT REAL CURRICULUM (EVIDENCE BASED)
K-4/ELEMENTARY/JR. HIGH/MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL
ALSO INCLUDES
D.A.R.E. ENHANCEMENT LESSONS
SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER (SRO) SKILLS &TRAINING
BASIC 80-HOUR COURSE
JULY 26 - AUGUST 6, 2021
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Potential D.A.R.E. Officer Training (DOT) Candidates & Supervisors
FROM:
Tibby Milne
Utah D.A.R.E. Training Coordinator
RE:
Required Paperwork for DOT Attendance
D.A.R.E. Officer Requirements
Included in the following packet is the necessary paperwork that must be completed prior to your officer’s
participation in the initial D.A.R.E. Officers Training (DOT). This years training will be held July 26 - August 6 at
the American Heritage School of South Jordan, 11100 South Redwood Road, South Jordan Utah (suburb of
Salt Lake City Utah). A block of rooms has been reserved at the LaQuinta Inn & Suites at (385) 448-8000 for
the rate of $89 per night plus applicable taxes. Call and ask for the D.A.R.E. block to reserve rooms. Cut off for
this special rate is July 19th at the close of business. For those needing flights, there are several airlines that fly into
the Salt Lake International Airport (located 25-30 minutes from the training site). We will arrange pick-up if
requested.
Academy lodging could become available (depending upon the status of COVID-19. Please indicate your interest
in this housing and your name will be placed on a waiting list for space if it becomes an option.
Enclosed you will find the following:
FORM
NOTES
Eligibility Policy/Procedures
read carefully for eligibility
The D.A.R.E. Officer Information Sheet
complete & return
D.A.R.E. Personal Assessment Form
complete & return
Memorandum of Understanding
not applicable to agencies with established D.A.R.E.
programs
Agency Commitment Form
complete & return
D.A.R.E. America Code of Conduct Form
Candidate MUST read, sign & return
We have opened this training up to the entire country, and anticipate a full class and a waiting list. In order to be
fair to all applicants, completed paperwork must be emailed to tibbyuccp@aol.com or mailed to Tibby Milne
at 1351 East Millbrook Way, Bountiful, Utah 84010 by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 16th. After that date, training
slots will be open to other agencies that are on the waiting list. Please read all paperwork carefully. If you have
contacted us regarding a space in our training, we have temporarily assigned you training slot. In the event that
your agency representative will not be attending, please let us know ASAP.
The cost for the two-week training is $400.00 per candidate. For your convenience, we accept three methods of
payment. Make checks payable to the Power of Prevention Coalition at the address listed above. Purchase orders
will be accepted if received by the above date. We accept credit cards. Certification for the training will be
received upon successful completion of the class.
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The facilitator for the training will be Kim Hawkes, Region Director D.A.R.E. America. Joining him will be the
Utah D.A.R.E. Training Cadre of Educators and Mentor offices.
All candidates are expected to be punctual to class beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, July 26 dressed in duty
uniform (no exceptions). Class pictures will be taken on the first day of training. Your uniform will be required
periodically during the two-week training. Appropriate dress during the rest of the time will be slacks (no Levi’s)
and shirts with collars.
Spouses/significant others/families will be invited to join the D.A.R.E. Officers in an evening class event on
Thursday, August 5, 2021 (time & location TBD). In addition, we want to invite immediate family members,
D.A.R.E. Supervisors, law enforcement administrators, and other agency D.A.R.E. Officers to attend the D.A.R.E.
Officer Graduation at the end of the training on Friday afternoon, August 6, 2021 (time and location to be
announced).
Agencies should be aware that upon completion of the 80-hour course, new D.A.R.E. Officers will be certified
in the K-4 and Elementary “Keeping it REAL”, Jr. High/MS as well as High School curriculums; special
D.A.R.E. Enhancement Lessons for Jr. High/MS and High School students as well as specialized School
Resource Officer training and skills.
It is an honor and a privilege to be selected by an agency to serve as a D.A.R.E. Officer. Officers often comment on
this as being their best training and assignment within their law enforcement experience. We at the Utah D.A.R.E.
Training Center look forward to your participation, and are committed to providing an outstanding training
experience for all attendees.
Upon receipt of applicant(s) completed paper work including required signatures, a letter of acceptance will be
provided to the trainee candidate with additional course information.
If you have any questions or need further clarification, please contact Tibby at 801-557-4445 or email:
tibbyuccp@aol.com.
I look forward to working with you in this important assignment.
D.A.R.E. OFFICER TRAINING (DOT) will include Keepin’ it Real Curriculum (evidence based)
K-4/Elementary, Jr. high/Middle, High school as well as D.A.R.E. Enhancement lessons: vaping, Rx OTC, opioid
abuse, mental health 'More Than Sad, 'Anti-bullying curricula.
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D.A.R.E. AMERICA NATIONALPOLICY AND PROCEDURES
SUBJECT: SELECTION OF D.A.R.E. OFFICER CANDIDATES
PURPOSE:
To establish guidelines for selecting a D.A.R.E. Instructor candidate who will maintain the integrity of the D.A.R.E.
program.
POLICY
A D.A.R.E. Instructor must be a uniformed law enforcement officer, meeting the minimum training standards for
peace officer status in their state of residence, and completed the equivalent of two years as a peace officer with full
police powers. Additionally, the D.A.R.E. Instructor candidate’s employing police agency shall have a
memorandum of understanding with concerned school district(s) allowing implementation of D.A.R.E. after
completion of the candidate’s training.
PROCEDURE:
1. The following delineates specific areas which shall be considered when selecting a candidate:
a. Demonstrated ability to interact and relate to children
b. Oral and written communication skills that are adaptable to age-specific audiences
c. Ability to organize
d. Responsiveness to instruction
e. Ability to develop personal relationships
f. Promptness
g. Exemplary role model in both formal and informal situations
h. One who refrains from sexual, racial, stereotyping or inappropriate and insensitive remarks
i. Flexibility and ability to handle the unexpected
j. Commitment to careful replication of the program model
2. A D.A.R.E. Instructor must be a uniformed law enforcement officer, meeting the minimum training standards
for peace officer status in his/her state of residence. (continued)
3. A D.A.R.E. Instructor must have completed the equivalent of two years full-time service as a police officer
with full powers.
4. The D.A.R.E. Instructor candidate’s agency shall have a memorandum of understanding with a school /school
district to permit implementation of the D.A.R.E. curricula as designed after completion of the candidate’s training.
5. It shall be the responsibility of the state training center or state coordinator to screen all applicants to ensure that
the minimum selection criteria is met.
6. A waiver of minimum selection criteria will be subject to the provisions of appropriate National Policy and
Procedure.
7. Applicants for D.A.R.E. Officer Training (DOT) must provide verification of candidate eligibility from the
appropriate state or local coordination entity, prior to enrollment.
8. It shall be the responsibility of each training center to ensure that all national and state requirements have been
satisfied prior to providing training to an applicant.
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D.A.R.E. INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION SHEET
INSTRUCTIONS: Printing legibly, please complete this form and return it to the facilitator of your
training.
The completion of this form is necessary to ensure your certification as a D.A.R.E. Instructor. An
information sheet needs to be submitted for each D.A.R.E. Training applicant.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Rank: Police Constable
Middle Initial:D.
Last four digits of SSN:NIL
Direct Phone # 649 347 0370
First Name: Sherika
Last Name: WILLIAMS
E-mail: sherika.williams@tcipolice.tc
Cell: 649 347 0370
AGENCY INFORMATION
Law Enforcement Agency Name: Royal Turks & Caicos Islands Police Force
Address of D.A.R.E. Unit:
City:
County: Turks and Caicos Islands
State:
Phone:
Zip Code:
Are you replacing an instructor who is leaving your D.A.R.E. Unit and will no longer be teaching a
D.A.R.E. curriculum?
 YES  NO
If yes, what is the name of the instructor(s) you are replacing?
 YES
Is this the first time your agency will implement the D.A.R.E. program or curricula?
 NO
TRAINING INFORMATION
Which State or Training Center provided this training?
Utah D.A.R.E. Training Center
Which type of training are you receiving? (Check all that apply)
□ - D.A.R.E. Officer Training (DOT)
□ - Middle School Training
□ - Sr. High School Training
□ - Mentor Officer Training (MOT)
□ - D.A.R.E. Enhancement Lessons
□ - Community Training
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DATE TRAINING COMPLETED
/
month
/
day
year
Note to State Training Director: Please include all Instructor Information Sheets with the completed training
documentation to your Regional Director.
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D.A.R.E. Officer Training
Personal Assessment Form
This must be completed by candidate and submitted with packet. This will be used only by D.A.R.E.
Utah training staff to help the candidate succeed.
Name: Sherika Williams_____________________Team: _Turks and Caicos_________________
1. What do you believe your strong points are?
Engaging and Listening to Children of All ages.
2. What do you believe your weak points are? What areas would you like to develop and strengthen?
I would like to develop my mentorship skills.
3. What do you expect to gain from this training?
To be successful in all areas of this training and also to become certified in order to return to The
Turks and Caicos Islands with the knowledge and skills needed to not only engage with children but
also be able to equip them for the future.
4. Please state your reasons for wanting to become a D.A.R.E. Officer:
My reason for becoming a DARE Officer is because my passion is helping people, and children are no
exception. I would like to be able to see the product of my coaching going on to lead a meaningful
life and become a good citizen.
5. Please briefly describe how you were selected: (appointed or selection process)
I was asked by my Sergeant and confirmed that I wanted to be a part of the programme and also there
was a need for DARE Officers within my department.
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CERTIFICATION
I understand that D.A.R.E. is an assignment which requires wearing a uniform:
I will be teaching D.A.R.E:
Full Time 
Part time 
Relief 
 YES
 NO
APPLICANT SURVEY
I am attending the D.A.R.E. Officer training because:
___*__ I have requested to attend
_____ I have been ordered to attend
_____ I am to evaluate the potential use of the program
_____ I am not certain
My agency:
*__ is already involved in D.A.R.E.
_____ is to begin D.A.R.E. next semester
_____ is contemplating a D.A.R.E. program
My knowledge of D.A.R.E.:
_____ I know very little about the program
___*__ I have some knowledge about the program
_____ I have a good understanding of the program
How many schools and classes will you be teaching during the next semester?
In what school district(s)?
The D.A.R.E. Officer training seminar requires your most dedicated efforts. You will be expected to
devote a great deal of time and energy to successfully prepare yourself for becoming a D.A.R.E Officer.
This training will require classroom participation each day from 0800 to 1700. There will be
frequent after class assignments.
You will need to clear your calendar of all obligations for the full two weeks. 100% classroom
participation is required for D.A.R.E. Officer Certification.
AUTHORIZATION
Participant’s Signature: __________________________________ Date: _______________
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Participant’s Supervisor’s Signature: ________________________________Date: __________
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DRUG ABUSE RESISTANCE EDUCATION:
AGENCY COMMITMENT
PURPOSE
The purpose of this document is to ensure that you, and authorized agency representative, are aware of
Utah D.A.R.E. Training policy concerning the intended purpose for officer training.
POLICY
The Utah D.A.R.E Training Center exists to provide certification training to uniformed law enforcement
officers who will be teaching the D.A.R.E. curriculum in the classrooms. We ask that you enroll only
officers that will be teaching in the next semester. (D.A.R.E. Training is skills training; if those skills are
not used, they will be lost.) We ask that you permit your D.A.R.E. Officer to teach the entire 10-week
curriculum. Alternating instructors interferes with the rapport building between the officer and students, a
key element in the success of the program. If your officer is to be a relief/substitute officer, it is our hope
that you will allow that officer to teach a semester before assigning them to a substitute role. Again, it is
very important for trainees to exercise learned skills immediately following the training.
COMMITMENT
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Our agency plans to use the officer/applicant during the next school semester:  Yes  No
The officer/applicant will be used:  Full Time  Part time  Relief
The officer/applicant will be given sufficient time (min. 45 minutes) to properly deliver the D.A.R.E.
curriculum:  Yes  No
The officer/applicant will be expected to follow established program policies:  Yes  No
The officer/applicant will be allowed to attend in-service training:  Yes  No
Agency funding for this officer/applicant is:  Pending  Secured
I understand that the D.A.R.E. Officer is required to teach in uniform:  Yes  No
I understand that D.A.R.E. Officer training is a comprehensive program that will demand the
undivided attention of the officer/applicant, and that attendance at all classroom sessions is mandatory.
 Yes  No
I understand that the officer/applicant must successfully demonstrate the knowledge, attitudes and
skills necessary to effectively deliver the D.A.R.E. curriculum in order to be certified.  Yes  No
Officer/Applicant Name:
Authorized Agency Representative signature:
Date:
Agency:
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
A COMMITMENT BETWEEN
LAW ENFORCEMENT AND EDUCATIONAL AGENCIES
TO IMPLEMENT THE D.A.R.E. PROGRAM
(Drug Abuse Resistance Education)
D.A.R.E. is a research based prevention curriculum developed by educators and taught by uniformed police
officers.
The program has been very successful. Its success is based upon the uniting of two of society’s most influential
entities: law enforcement officers and education. The success of the program requires that a mutual commitment be
established between those agencies involved.
The signing of this agreement establishes the mutual commitment of police and school personnel to provide our
children with the knowledge, attitudes and skills necessary to resist the pressures to experiment with drugs and
alcohol.
Items which are to be considered are listed on the previous page.
THE AGREEMENT
We, the undersigned, are committed to work together to provide the D.A.R.E curriculum to the children of
our community. We have considered and have agreed upon the issued outlined In the Guidelines for
establishing a written agreement between the school and the Police. The details of our agreement have
been recorded. Both the law enforcement agency and the school/school district have a copy of the
agreement on file.
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Signature, Law Enforcement Representative
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Date
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Law Enforcement Agency
_____________________________________________
Signature, Educational Agency
Date
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_____________________________________________
School/School District
PLEASE NOTE: THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED WITH YOUR
REGISTRATION PACKET BEFORE AN OFFICER WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR TRAINING. IF YOU
HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL TIBBY AT 801-557-4445.
PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOUR AGENCY IS A CURRENT D.A.R.E. AGENCY, YOU WILL
NOT NEED TO SUBMIT THIS DOCUMENT AGAIN. THANK YOU
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DRUG ABUSE RESISTANCE EDUCATION D.A.R.E. PROGRAM
CODE OF CONDUCT
Maintaining the continuity and integrity of the National D.A.R.E. program is the responsibility of D.A.R.E.
America/ International, each D.A.R.E. Instructor, and every affiliate member. Instructors who become certificated
D.A.R.E. instructors by successfully completing D.A.R.E. curriculum training, and all affiliated members are
required to adhere to the D.A.R.E. Officer's Code of Conduct. This code of conduct shall ensure that all instructors
certificated to deliver D.A.R.E. curricula, and affiliate members present themselves as positive role models and
represent the D.A.R.E. program in an appropriate manner.
CODE OF CONDUCT
I understand that certification to present the D.A.R.E. curriculum is a privilege, not a right and that I may only
present those curricula for which I have been certificated. Violations of the following standards may result in
decertification and loss of the privilege to present D.A.R.E. curriculum or be affiliated with D.A.R.E.
1. Criminal Misconduct
2. Administrative misconduct, including but not limited to:
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Knowingly failing to comply with established national or regional policies and procedures.
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Knowingly failing to deliver the D.A.R.E. curriculum according to the program design.
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Knowingly using the D.A.R.E. name, logo, and/or copyright-protected material in an inappropriate manner.
3. Unbecoming Conduct
The instructor or affiliated member is the most visible representative of the D.A.R.E. program. Each involved
individual represents all who have and continue to contribute to the program. As a highly visible member of the
community, the conduct of all persons affiliated with D.A.R.E. is closely scrutinized, and actions on and off duty
reflect directly upon the public's perception of the program. Instructors certified to present D.A.R.E. curriculum and
affiliated members must conduct themselves in a respectful, courteous, ethical, moral, and professional manner with
complete obedience to the law not bringing discredit to themselves, their employing agency, the law enforcement
profession, the military, D.A.R.E. America/International, or the overall D.A.R.E. program.
4. Violations of Trademark and Copyright Laws
Instructors certificated to instruct D.A.R.E. curriculum and affiliated members shall not violate the D.A.R.E.
America/International Trademark Infringement Policy which states, "No local production of any D.A.R.E.
merchandise may be undertaken. Only authorized licensed vendors of D.A.R.E. America/International may use the
D.A.R.E. name or family of D.A.R.E. trademarks on D.A.R.E. items or promotional items. Any person (including a
police officer/or authorized military member) who utilizes any of these trademarks on merchandise, promotional
items, or in publications without the written consent of D.A.R.E. America/International may be in violation of
federal law and subject to prosecution."
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D.A.R.E. Instructor/Affiliated member Signature
Training Team Representative Signature
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Printed Name
Date
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Printed Name
Date
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