Welcome to the Colorado Assoc. of D.A.R.E. Officers Website.

The Colorado Assoc. of D.A.R.E. Officers Board would like to thank all the participating officers, educators and supporters of D.A.R.E. for making 2010 a successful year. The board is looking ahead and will continue to work hard to make D.A.R.E. the premier substance abuse program in the State of Colorado.

The 2010 Annual C.A.D.O. / C.A.S.R.O. Conference was a huge success. The conference was held in Commerce City on June 2-4, 2010. This was the first year that the Colorado Assoc. of D.A.R.E. Officers and Colorado Assoc. of School Resource Officers combined their resources and held a joint training conference. This partnership was a perfect match and not only did it benefit all the participating officers and educators, but most importantly the youth of Colorado.

Return to this website often for updates and information for the 2011 Training Conference and important information regarding D.A.R.E. training, and special events.

Membership Renewal Form

To assist us in giving you the most up to date information, please help us by providing the training center with your most recent contact information, and completing the Membership Renewal Form as soon as possible. You can contact the Colorado Training Center at the link provided in the menu box.

Have D.A.R.E. news or pictures you would like to have posted? Contact Deputy Don Roycraft on the Region Three News page, and submit your articles and photos.

2009 Colorado D.A.R.E. Officer of the Year

Douglas County Sheriff's Deputy Jay Martin was presented with the 2009 Colorado D.A.R.E. Officer of the Year award on November 18th, 2009. The presentation was made by Gary Livingston of the Colorado Assoc. of D.A.R.E. Officers (C.A.D.O.)where there was approximately 200 people in attendance. Congratulations Deputy Martin for your outstanding service to the children of Colorado, dedication, commitment and professionalism.

2009 Colorado D.A.R.E. Educator of the Year

Widefield School District 3 Teacher Stacey Howell was presented with the 2009 Colorado D.A.R.E. Educator of the Year award on December 17, 2009. The presentation was made by El Paso County Sheriff's Deputy Don Roycraft and Woodland Park Police Officer Sean Goings where there were approximately 75 students, parents and educators in attendance. The local media was also available to share the story with the community. Congratulations Stacey for your dedication and service to the students in the Pikes Peak area. Because of you, you were able to raise approximately $75,000.00 and retain the D.A.R.E. Program in nine elementary schools in El Paso County. Your committment to D.A.R.E. and the our children has brought an awareness to the entire state of Colorado that has never been seen before.

Click the Officer Training Center Link to find out more information regarding the Colorado D.A.R.E. Officer Training Center in Aurora.

The training is now Colorado POST Approved and eligible for POST funding.