D.rug A.buse R.esistance E.ducation

D.A.R.E. Officer Gary Isch and Deputy Kevin Johnson Graduate 175 young men and women at Prairievale Elementary in Deer Creek Schools. Deputy Isch teaches in three schools in Oklahoma County. he just recently completed his middle school certification to teach in several other schools in Oklahoma County. Our program is funded by the District Attorneys Council.

(Pictured left to right) Sheriff John Whetsel, wife Mitzi Whetsel, National D.A.R.E. Spokesman Sugar Ray Leonard, Deputy Gary Isch, Deputy Scott kindricks and Captain Rickey Barrow

The D.A.R.E. Program was implemented 1997 in the Dear Creek Schools in northwest Oklahoma County and has expanded to include Crooked Oak Schools. Deputy Gary Isch instructs more than 300 students in 4 schools. This program is provided to schools, church and civic groups and businesses to educate citizens on the dangers and effects of drugs. In 1998, programs were conducted for more than 12,000 young adults. In 1998, a new 1999 Volkswagen Beetle was purchased from drug seizure funds to enhance efforts to reach our children. Printed on the vehicle is our slogan “Bugs-N-Hugs Not Drugs” which has been very effective with all age groups. The Beetle gets their attention so that we can deliver our message of drug awareness. Our D.A.R.E. program is funded by grant funds. Deputy Isch shows off his new 1999 D.A.R.E. Beetle. This vehicle was purchased when we seized 133,500.00.

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