Pubdate: Fri, 06 Oct 2006 Source: Cayman Net News (Cayman Islands) Copyright: 2006 Cayman Net Ltd Contact: http://www.caymannetnews.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/3700 BUSINESSES HELP POLICE WITH DRUG PROGRAMME Three Cayman Companies have dug deep to support the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service's (RCIPS) DARE Programme, (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) designed to help youngsters understand the misuse of drugs. Butterfield Bank, CUC and Kirk Freeport have each donated $1000 to the scheme which is now approaching its eighth year. The DARE programme is currently operating in schools in 43 countries around the world with 36 million students involved each year. The programme is administered by Neighbourhood Policing Officers and centres on drug education and prevention activities. "Butterfield Bank is happy to get on board and help bring this valuable tool to the schools of Cayman. The program has seen world-wide success and we are sure it is equally beneficial to the youth of our Islands," said Butterfield's Marketing Coordinator, Monique Bush. Inspector Bodden, head of the Neighbourhood Policing Department is delighted with the involvement of the local Companies. "DARE is a critical part of youngsters' development. It goes beyond traditional drug abuse and violence prevention programs by giving children the skills needed to recognize and resist the subtle and overt pressures that cause them to experiment with drugs or become involved in gangs and violent activities," he said. 'These donations are essential to the continuation of the program and my heart-felt thanks are extended to all three companies for their support." Anyone wanting further information on the DARE program or anyone wanting to lend support to the scheme should contact Inspector Tricia Bodden on 949-4222. - --- MAP posted-by: Elaine