D.A.R.E. in Lima
The Lima Police Department is continuing to work diligently in the Lima City and Parochial Schools with the D.A.R.E. program. The core level of D.A.R.E. is taught at the 5th grade level, with all students receiving the training. All 7th grade Lima City Schools students go through Middle School D.A.R.E., which is a reinforcement to the 5th grade core level. The Middle School curriculum has just been updated in the 98-99 school year. An elective class at Lima Senior High School is also going through a reinforced high school D.A.R.E.
During the summer, the Lima Police Department does a summer Pre-D.A.R.E. Program, which is designed for students entering grades 1-3 for the upcoming school year. Registration for the summer Pre-D.A.R.E. will be sent home with Lima City and Parochial students in May for the upcoming summer. For students that don't attend a Lima City or Parochial school, registration packets can be picked up in the lobby of the Lima Police Department. There is no charge for the summer Pre-D.A.R.E. training. Classes are instructed by a Lima Police Officer, a Lima City School teacher, and adult volunteer and selected youth counselors (middle school students).