Pubdate: Tue, 30 Apr 2002 Source: Daily Advertiser, The (LA) Copyright: 2002 South Louisiana Publishing Contact: http://www.theadvertiser.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1670 Author: Lt. Julie Harmon D.A.R.E. OFFICERS OPPOSE STATE FUNDING CUTS As D.A.R.E. officers who serve the schools in the city of Minden, we are greatly concerned to learn that Gov. Mike Foster has totally eliminated funding for the D.A.R.E. program statewide. Isn't deleting the funding for the D.A.R.E. program a step backward in providing our young people with information they need in order to be able to make informed, responsible, choices and decisions concerning their future? The D.A.R.E. program has a proven track record: It succeeds; It works. Join with us in contacting your legislators and public officals to let them know that you, too, believe in the DARE program and want them to fully restore its funding on a permanent basis. We thank you in advance for your concern and support. Lt. Julie Harmon Sgt. Debbie Haynes Minden Police Dept. Minden - --- MAP posted-by: Larry Stevens