Candidate Began His 32-Year Law Enforcement Career In Texas Community policing starts at the top, says Donnie R. Marshall, one of the nine finalists to be Austin's new chief of police. If he is selected to lead the Austin Police Department, one of his top priorities will be connecting with as many Austinites as possible, particularly in the minority and business communities and with church and civic leaders. Donnie Marshall Finalist served as DEA administrator under President Bush. * Interview with Donnie R. Marshall [continues 591 words]
After 20 Years, The Anti-Drug Program Gets Mixed Reviews, But Some School Districts Say It Is Effective With Younger Students. LAKE WORTH - Cleaning horse stables won't necessarily steer children away from using drugs and alcohol, but Lake Worth officer Chauncy London hopes it will teach students to be responsible. London, 40, is in charge of Lake Worth's Drug Abuse Resistance Education program, which is offered in elementary school and high school in the small northwest Tarrant County district. [continues 446 words]
