Whats New!
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IDOA Board - New
Members Sworn-In
06/17/2008 - Click Here for
Information
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2008 I.D.O.A.-
I.J.O.A. Conference Registration Open!
June 11th - 13th - Peoria
04/12/2008 -
Click here for full details. Registration deadline has been
pushed back to 06/01/2008. Contact a conference committee member
if you have concerns or questions.
UPDATE - Click here for
MEETING AGENDA
CONFERENCE MANUAL
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Spring
Bear Facts Posted - Conference/Awards Info
04/07/2008 - 03-2008 Bear
Facts
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Calibre Press
Street Survival Seminar - Green Bay, WI
Member Discount Offered
04/01/08 - Calibre Press is offering a 15% ($30)
discount for IDOA members at the upcoming Street Survival Seminar
scheduled for May 21st - 22nd, 2008 in Green Bay, WI.
Click here for more information.
UPDATE - SAME DISCOUNT WILL BE OFFERED TO
MEMBERS FOR JUNE SEMINAR IN SPRINGFIELD AT THE CROWN PLAZA.
For over 26 years Calibre Press has been the LEADER
in training, information and resources for law enforcement personnel.
The 2008 "Street Survival" seminar is the most dynamic, innovative, and
powerful police training experience available today. The best trainers
in law enforcement take officers beyond "survival," teaching them to
WIN! We have assembled a dynamic team of police trainers who will keep
you on the edge of your seat for the entire two days. The Street
Survival seminar will motivate, inspire, and teach you not only to
survival but to WIN!
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2008 Officer &
Educator Of The Year / Scholarship
03/23/08 - The IDOA Executive Board encourages members
to start submitting applications as soon as possible for:
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Spring
In-Service Training Updated - 04/26/2008
03/22/2008 -
Class - Hotel - Dinner Information
IDOA 2008 Spring In-Service Informational Handout
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Illinois DOT
Dates Selected - May 12-23 & December 8-9
02/08/2008 -
Class &
Contact Information
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IDOA Educational
Advisor & May 2008 DOT Information Updated
01/17/2008 -
May DOT Info
IDOA Educational
Advisor Info
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President's
Meeting In-Service
Training Update - DARE America Community Program
01/17/2008 - Scheduled for 02/02/2008 in Springfield.
Click here for
details.
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Rockton Police &
Fire - 08 Polar Plunge Donations Needed!
 "Freezing
For A Reason"
01/12/08 - Law Enforcement Torch Run - Polar Plunge to
benefit Illinois Special Olympics. The Rockford area Polar Plunge
is scheduled for 03/01/08.
Please
click here to sponsor us!
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Happy Holidays
to the IDOA Family
12/23/07 - Wishing
you Happiness
this Holiday
Season!
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IDOA Fall Bear
Facts Posted
11/20/07 - Bear Facts posted.
Click here to download the
11-07 copy.
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IDOA Fall
In-Service Update
11/01/07 - D.A.R.E. America is sending their Educational Advisor assigned to our
state. Jolene Palmer will be traveling from Lincoln Nebraska to
assist Christy Pace with the upcoming Supplemental Lesson training.
Everything has been confirmed and we look forward to seeing all active
members in a couple days. Contact us through the online form or
call a board member for a quick answer to any questions you may have.
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IDOA Educational
Advisor Selected - Welcome Jennifer Williams to our DARE Family!
11/15/07 -
Click here for details.
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Fall In-Service
Training Update - OTC/Rx Supplemental Lesson
10/16/2007 - IDOA President Rick Talerico has spoken
with D.A.R.E. America staff who have confirmed that the training
materials will be here for officers that plan to attend. Please
email or call Rick with class totals if you plan on presenting the
supplemental lesson second semester, so he can order the new class
materials for you.
Email: talerico@idoa.org
Phone:
(630) 323-2153 x306
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IDOA
Board/Region Rep Phone Roster
08/24/07 -
Click here for
password protected document
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IDOA In-Service
Dates & Locations Selected for 07-08
08/24/07 -
Click here for details.
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IDOA-ICPA Final
Conference Meeting Scheduled
08/14/07 - Conference Committee wrap-up meeting will
be held at Bloomingdale PD/1330 hours. Contact Dawn Odoi for
further information.
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Illinois
December
2007 D.O.T. Information Updated
08/12/07 - Illinois D.O.T. scheduled for December 2007
class. Click here for details.
UPDATE - Eight seats left as of
08/16/2007
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IDOA Represented
At Midwest Security & Police Expo
08/09/2007 - The IDOA staffed a booth at the 7th
annual MSPCE Expo in Rosemont on August 7th & 8th. The booth space
was provided to us free of charge, allowing an opportunity for the IDOA
to provide the latest information on D.A.R.E. and benefits of membership
to local law enforcement agencies.
www.mspce.com
www.mspce.com/support.htm
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IDOA-ICPA Summer
Conference Photos
07/14/2007 - The conference photos have been posted on
Kodak Easy Share. This was done to allow easy access for
members to all photos taken along with the opportunity to get 20 FREE
prints through Kodak. Contact us through our
online contact form to
receive an email invite to the private online photo account.
Please let us know if you have photos that you would like added to the
account to share with other IDOA/ICPA members.
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IDOA-ICPA Summer
Conference Final Reports
07/10/2007 - The final reports to include budget,
overall critiques and workshop critiques will be posted as they are made
available. Please check back for updated information.
07 Conference Critiques
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McHenry County
Police Charities - Donut Run
0618/2007 - McHenry County Police Charities have
invited membership to register for the 2007 Shop With a Cop Donut Run
scheduled for 07/08/07 at the Woodstock Harley-Davidson in Woodstock,
Illinois. Please see the flyer for more information.
07 Donut Run Flyer
Local News Article
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DARE America -
Vendor Announcement
06/16/07 - Last fall, D.A.R.E. America announced the
release of requests for proposals (RFPs) for organizations to bid to
serve as licensed vendors. Many submissions were received in response to
the RFPs. An exhaustive process ensued and D.A.R.E. America is pleased
to pronounce the resulting decision.
Tees Plus, www.daregear.com or 800-782-8337, will continue to serve as a
D.A.R.E. America licensed vendor of D.A.R.E. promotional merchandise in
the United States. Tees Plus has established a well-deserved reputation
for quality and service; D.A.R.E. America looks forward to the
continuance of a long and positive relationship with Tees Plus.
D.A.R.E. America welcomes Creative Products Sourcing to the D.A.R.E.
family. Creative Products Sourcing is an affiliate of an organization
with which D.A.R.E. America has had an extensive relationship. Creative
Products Sourcing has demonstrated an understanding of the needs of
D.A.R.E. instructors and has shown enthusiasm to meeting those needs.
Creative Products Sourcing will also serve as a licensed vendor of
D.A.R.E. educational materials and promotional merchandise in both the
United States and Canada. Creative Products Sourcing will commence
receiving orders on July 7, 2007 at www.darecatalog.com or 888-811-3273.
Our sincere gratitude is extended to both Jack Nadel International, dba
D.A.R.E. America Merchandise and International Merchandise for D.A.R.E.
(Canada) for their past service. Best wishes are offered for their
future endeavors.
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Conference
Information Updated
06/06/2007 - Early registration
for the conference has been extended till 06/15/07. Please contact
us at registration@idoa.org for more information on children meals that
have been arranged for luncheons and banquet. Registration is
still available for Bowling, Golf Outing and Amusement Park.
Members are encouraged to share the solicitation letter for possible
conference sponsors.
07 Bowling Informational Flyer
07 Amusement Park Informational Flyer
IDOA ICPA Golf Outing
Informational Flyer
07 Conference Sponsor Letter
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Downers Grove PD
- Heritage Festival Car Show
05/28/07 - Downers Grove PD has invited members to the
07 Heritage Festival Car Show. The informational flyer for the
event is linked below. Contacts are: Officer McMahon (630)
434-5693 & Officer Marco (630) 434-5692.
Informational
Flyer
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Conference &
Hotel Registration Deadline Approaching
05/28/07 - The conference & hotel registration
deadlines were set for June 4th, 2007. The registration fee
increases to $250 after the deadline. Please contact us at
conference@idoa.org if you need assistance or have questions.
www.idoa.org/idoagear.htm
05/16/2007 - Members
can now purchase products with the embroidered IDOA logo through two
companies. Please follow the link for more information.
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IDOA-ICPA Summer
Training Conference - Blood Drive
05/11/2007 - Members
are invited to donate blood again this year during the conference.
We are working with the Central Illinois Community Blood Center.
Please help us meet the conference goal of 50 donations on
Wednesday from 1230-1730. More information will be provided at
registration.
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IDOA Letter of
Support Sent to Village of Wheaton
05/01/2007 - IDOA
Executive Board Members
agreed at our last meeting to post a letter sent by President Dean
Camacho to Wheaton Chief of Police Mark Field in March, 2007, in support
of their local DARE Program.
Wheaton DARE Letter of Support
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Carol Stream PD
- Wheel of Justice 2007 Car Show
04/17/2007 - Members
are invited to sign-up for the 7th Annual Carol Stream PD
Wheels of Justice
Car Show. The event is scheduled for May 19th, 2007 from 11am-3pm.
Contact DARE Officer Chuck Ranweiler at (630) 871-6215 or
cranweiler@carolstream.org.
Registration Form
Informational
Flyer
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Elmhurst PD DARE
- Memorial Day Parade Invite
04/23/07 - DARE Officer Mike Reiman has extended an
invite for their upcoming Memorial Day Parade to IDOA members.
I would like to take this opportunity to invite
your department to participate in the D.A.R.E representation in the City
of Elmhurst Memorial Day Parade. If your department has a dedicated Dare
vehicle or a specialty vehicle your department would like to show off,
this would be an excellent opportunity to do just that, while showing
support for the Dare program and our nations past and present military
men and women.
The City of Elmhurst memorial Day Parade has grown to be DuPage Counties
largest Memorial Day Parade with well over a 100 entries and more than
9,000 spectators. In addition our Dare representation in the parade has
also grown to include numerous Dare vehicles and hundreds of marching
Dare students. We hope you will consider joining us and displaying your
Dare vehicle or specialty vehicle in the City of Elmhurst Memorial Day
Parade.
The parade is scheduled for Monday May 28th @ 9:00am. If you plan to
attend Please R.S.V.P. by Friday May 25th to D.A.R.E. Officer Mike
Reiman @ 630 530-3050.
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IDOA & ICPA 07
Conference Registration Open!
04/17/2007 - Registration
is now active. Please continue to check the web site for updates on conference information.
Click
(right-click and save)
the links below for informational flyers.
IDOA ICPA Golf Outing
Informational Flyer
Calibre Press IDOA ICPA Member Discount Informational Flyer
07 Conference Art Contest Informational Flyer
07 Conference Sponsor Letter
07 Bowling Informational Flyer
07 Amusement Park Informational Flyer
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Rock Island PD
Retired DARE Officer Passes
04/16/2007 - Retired
DARE Officer Duane Van Landegen passed away on Saturday, April
14, 2007, at his home. Online condolences may be left for
the family at
www.wheelanfuneralhome.com. Flowers were sent to family on behalf of
IDOA membership.
Funeral services and Mass of Christian Burial will
10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Rock Island. Burial
will be in Calvary Cemetery, Rock Island. Visitation is 3 to 8 p.m.
Tuesday at the Wheelan Funeral Home, Rock Island. In lieu of flowers,
memorials may be made to the family for a memorial to be established
later.
Duane was born Aug. 14, 1954, in Rock Island, a son
of Edmund and Agnes Nagel Van Landegen. He graduated from United
Township High School, East Moline, and received his associate's degree
in law enforcement from Black Hawk College, Moline. He received numerous
other certifications in areas such as diving and criminal investigation.
He served as a police officer for the city of Rock
Island for 30 years. Duane began his career as a patrolman and later
served as a field training officer, firearms instructor, was a member of
the police dive team and for 10 years was the department DARE officer.
He retired in 2005. In his retirement, Duane was supervisor of
maintenance for Blackhawk State Bank.
He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Rock
Island, the Rock Island/Milan Booster Club, PADI, Ducks Unlimited, the
Rock Island Conservation Club, East End Club and PAWS. Duane was named
Citizen of the Year in 1998 by the City of Rock Island in the City
Employee Category. He enjoyed volunteering for community events,
especially those that benefited children and youth, and also enjoyed
scuba diving.
Survivors include his mother, Agnes Van Landegen,
Rock Island; brothers and sister-in-law, David and Cindy Van Landegen,
Rock Island, and Daniel Van Landegen, Aledo; nephews, Luke and Matthew
Van Landegen, and a niece, Sarah Van Landegen. He was preceded in death
by his father, Edmund; and sister-in-law, Theresa.
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Calibre Press
Street Survival Seminar - Chicago
Member Discount Offered!
04/11/07 - Calibre Press is offering a 15% ($30)
discount for IDOA & ICPA members at the upcoming Street Survival Seminar
scheduled for August 16th - 17th, 2007 in St. Charles, IL.
Click here for more information.
For over 25 years Calibre Press has been the LEADER
in training, information and resources for law enforcement personnel.
The 2007 "Street Survival" seminar is the most dynamic, innovative, and
powerful police training experience available today. The best trainers
in law enforcement take officers beyond "survival," teaching them to
WIN! We have assembled a dynamic team of police trainers who will keep
you on the edge of your seat for the entire two days. The Street
Survival seminar will motivate, inspire, and teach you not only to
survival but to WIN!
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National DARE
Day - April 12th, 2007
Media Release - Proclamation
04/11/07 - The National DARE Day Proclamation by The
President of The United States.
Each year, Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.)
teaches millions of children across our country how to resist drugs and
violence. On National D.A.R.E. Day, we honor the individuals who help
our Nation's young people avoid the dangers of substance abuse and
become productive citizens.
For more than two decades, D.A.R.E. programs have taught America's youth
about the devastating effects of drug use and encouraged them to lead
drug-free and violence-free lives of purpose. By opening the lines of
communication between law enforcement, educators, and students, all
those involved in D.A.R.E. help save lives and stop drug use before it
starts.
My Administration is dedicated to fighting drug use throughout our
country. The National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign is working with the
Partnership for a Drug-Free America to teach our youth about resisting
the pressure to use drugs. Additionally, the Helping America's Youth
initiative, led by First Lady Laura Bush, encourages community
partnerships that bring together families, faith-based and community
organizations, and schools to help make a positive impact on the lives
of young people. Through the Strategic Prevention Framework and the Drug
Free Communities Program, we are also helping communities to develop
effective local strategies to prevent substance abuse. By working
together, we can reduce illicit drug use and help every child realize
the promise of our country.
Youth development programs like D.A.R.E. encourage our Nation's children
to make healthy choices that lead to a better future. This year's
National D.A.R.E. day is an opportunity to renew our commitment to
building strong, drug-free communities.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim April 12, 2007, as
National D.A.R.E. Day. I urge all young people to make good decisions
and call upon all Americans to recognize our collective responsibility
to combat every form of drug abuse and to support all those who work to
help our children avoid drug use and violence.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eleventh day of
April, in the year of our Lord two thousand seven, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
thirty-first.
GEORGE W. BUSH
04/05/07 - The 03-2007 Bear Facts has been posted for members. Please use
the standard password to open the Acrobat Reader document.
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2007 Summer Conference
Information - Updated!
"Coming Together in 2007"
03/25/07 - Conference information has been updated.
Online registration will be activated by 04/12/2007. Call or email
questions. Click here for details.
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Region 6 Invite
- Peoria Rivermen Hockey
DARE Night - 03/18/07
02/12/07 - Region 6 DARE night with the Peoria
Rivermen is scheduled for Sunday, March 18, 2007. The Peoria Rivermen Hockey
Team, are a AHL affiliate of the St. Louis Blues Hockey team. Tickets are
$6.50 upper bowl (regularly $12.50) and the game starts at 4PM. For more
information or to order tickets, contact Matt Stewart with the Rivermen
at 309-676-1040, or Jeff Knight, Region 6 Rep at 309-698-4610 or
309-645-4655.
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IDOA Spring
In-Service - Room Reservations
02/12/07 - Members should make room reservations
within the next few days for the Spring In-Service in Rockford.
The demand for the Clock Tower - Coco Key Water Park Resort is causing a
shortage of available rooms on 04/27/2007.
The rooms are not blocked, but the $70 rate can be obtained by
requesting the government rate when making reservations. Members
will need to pay the regular room rate to receive 4 tickets for
admission to the resort.
Click here for more
information.
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DARE America & I
Keep Safe Partnership
02/02/07 - DARE America has arranged Internet Safety
Lessons that have been made available FREE for DARE Officers thanks to
www.ikeepsafe.org.
Click
here for more information.
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DARE America Update
- Supplemental Lessons & Materials
02/02/07 - DARE America has requested that members
register for access to www.dare.com
Officer Only Section and
DARE
America Bulletins to keep up to date.
Click here for updated files
(idoa
password protected).
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I.D.O.A. 2007
Summer Camp Registration Open!
CAMP LITTLE GRASSY
01/28/07 - Please review the posted information for
our 2007 Summer Camp if you are interested in sending a student this
year. Kim Frasier is the I.D.O.A. Camp Director and can be
contacted if you have questions.
Click here for details.
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2007 Officer &
Educator Of The Year / Scholarship / Art Contest
01/28/07 - The IDOA Executive Board encourages members
to start submitting applications as soon as possible for:
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I.D.O.A. &
I.C.P.A. 2007 Summer Conference
01/28/07 - Conference location announcement will be
made in a few days. Details will be posted as available.
Conference committee contact information is also available.
Click here for details.
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Rockton Police &
Fire - 07 Polar Plunge Donations Needed!
"Freezing
For A Reason"
01/27/07 - Law Enforcement Torch Run - Polar Plunge to
benefit Illinois Special Olympics. The Rockford area Polar Plunge
is scheduled for 03/03/07.
Please
click here to sponsor us!
Click here for past photos & video.
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Bloomington PD -
NNO Car Show Invite
01/26/07 - The following request was received from
past president Dave White.
Greetings DARE Officers past and present,
I am a
past president of the IDOA from Bloomington. I was the Bloomington
DepartmentsPolice Department�s first DARE Officer back in 1990. I am now
the Public Affairs Officer for our department and also one of the
coordinators for our annual National Night Out.
The Bloomington Police Department theme for 2007 is "DARE
to Make A Difference". In that theme we celebrate 20 years of DARE in
Illinois. As a part of our event, we are looking for DARE vehicles from
across the state to be a part of a vehicle display. We look forward to
showing the teamwork that DARE officers offer to their students and
families here at our event.
I know that many departments observe their own NNO
program as well, many do not. I would like to invite the IDOA members
across Illinois to attend our event on August 7th. Our evening will
start at about 5:30 pm and run until 9:00 pm. Our goal is to have as
many DARE vehicles on display as possible from 5:30 pm until about 7:30
pm.. There are no awards for this event. Just the opportunity to help
promote a very worthwhile cause. Any member of the IDOA or even the NDOA
is invited to attend our event as well.
Each year the Bloomington National Night Out event draws
around 10,000 people. We offer free fun, arcade games, hot dogs, soda,
popcorn, and cotton candy. We invite the towns athletic teams, The
Bloomington Extreme arena football team, Prairie Thunder hockey, Twin
City Storm semi pro outdoor football team, ISU athletes, IWU athletes,
and many other civic minded groups to display their community
participation programs. Live music, Karaoke stage, Fire and EMS units
will also be on display.
If you would like to be a part of our event, Please
contact Public Affairs Officer Dave White at:
Dave White
Public Affairs - Bloomington Police - 434-2355
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Illinois May
2007 D.O.T. Information Updated
01/25/07 - Illinois D.O.T. scheduled for May 2007
class.
Click here for details.
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D.A.R.E.
America & Premier Books Announce New Agreement
01/22/07 - Donation for referrals to go to local
programs.
Click here
for informational flyer (pdf).
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D.A.R.E.
Officers Invited To Use NIDA Resources
01/22/07 - The following invitation from NIDA has been
received for IDOA members. Please follow the link for their web
site.
I'm writing to you on behalf of
the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), part of the National
Institutes of Health, in the Department of Health and Human Services.
NIDA is the lead Federal agency for research on drug abuse and addiction
and works to prevent substance abuse among our Nation's youth.
Please remember that NIDA is here to serve as a resource to you in your
work to prevent drug abuse among children and teens. To that effort,
NIDA has created the NIDA Goes Back to School campaign for children,
teens, and the adults who influence them. The campaign is a source for
free science-based publications and teaching materials that emphasize
the consequences of drug abuse on the brain and the body.
You may find our materials beneficial and useful. If you are interested
in learning more about our campaign or ordering these FREE materials,
please visit
www.BacktoSchool.drugabuse.gov. You can
also place larger orders by calling (800) 729-6686.
Thank you,
Kellyn Hickey
Health Communications Specialist - IQ Solutions
11300 Rockville Pike, Suite 901 Rockville, MD 20852
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07 Spring
In-Service Training Confirmed (04/28/07)
01/12/06 - The online registration form for the 07
Spring In-Service training is now active.
Click here to access the online form.
Click here for
more general information.
07 Spring
In-Service Handout
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Illinois D.A.R.E.
Officer Association - Bear Facts
12/02/06 - The 12-06 Bear Facts has been posted
Click here
for more information.
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Illinois D.A.R.E.
Officer Training Ready to Go!
12/02/06 - The 12-06 DOT for Illinois at I.C.C. is
full and runs 12-04-06 through 12-15-06.
Click here
for more information.
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Financial
Reports Updated
12/01/06 - Conference and general account reports have
been posted. Click
here for more information
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Draft Agenda and
Minutes Posted
11/08/06 - 11/11/06 agenda and 08/19/06 minutes are
posted for review. Both are draft copy at this time.
Click here for more
information.
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National DARE
Day Announced
10/26/06 - April 12th, 2007 has been designated as
National DARE Day.
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IDOA 06-07 Board
Objectives - Draft
10/24/06 -
Click here
for the IDOA Executive Board Objectives for 06-07.
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IDOA Summer
Conference Photos Posted
09/24/06 - Submitted photos have been reduced and
posted on the site.
Click here to
access the main page to view what has been converted to date.
09/21/06 -
The 09-2006 Bear Facts has been posted for members. Please use
the standard password to open the Acrobat Reader document.
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IDOA 06 Summer
Conference Critique Documents Available
08/22/06 - Thanks to the hard work of Mark Keller and
Kathy Sommerfield, the following 06 Summer
Conference Reports are available for member download and review as PDF
documents. Documents are protected under the same password as other
www.idoa.org postings.
Contact us through the online form if you have a problem.
06 Conference Round Table Results
06 Conference Workshop Critique Results
06 Conference Workshop Critique Overview
Results
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IDOA Blog is up
and running!
08/15/06 - The conference round table results noted a
request from members to have a way to discuss important issues through
an online discussion board. We have activated the IDOA Blog for a
trial basis. We have other options available if this dosen't seem
to fit the needs of members. You can access the Blog by clicking
the "Discussion Board" link
shown under Quick Links on the start page. Questions or complaints
can be sent through our online
contact form.
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Wilmington
Rotary Car Show - DARE Cars Needed!
08/07/06 - On August 19, 2006 (rain date on following
Saturday) the Wilmington, Illinois Rotary is hosting a Car and
Motorcycle Cruise Night charity event. The event will be held on North
Water Street in downtown Wilmington, Illinois on Old Route 66 (where
route 102 meets route 53). The event will begin at 6:00pm and awards
will be given at 8:30pm. Vehicles will pay $10 at the gate. T-shirts to
1st 50 vehicles and dash plaques to 1st 100. Trophies for best of make,
best motorcycle, and a memorial trophy. There will be a DJ, 20+ antique
and specialty shops and food on the street. Take a ride on Route 66 and
come out and see us! Call Mike between 5:00pm and 10:00pm for more
information at 815-458-2962 or Wilmington PD Chief Wally Evans at
815-476-2811.
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IDOA - Fall
In-Service - Supplemental Lesson Training
08/07/06 - Please make note that we will offer
certification for DARE Officers in the new Supplemental DARE Lessons on
11/11/06 at the Fall In-Service. Go to the
training
page of the site or click
here for more information.
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Wheaton Police
F.O.P. Golf Outing - IDOA Members Invited
07/14/06 - Wheaton FOP Lodge #200 has
asked that an open invite be given to Illinois DARE Officers and their
departments for their upcoming Golf Playday. All proceeds from
this year's event will be donated to Wheaton Police Officer Bob Krolikowski
and his family. Officer Krolikowski's seven year old daughter Libby
was recently diagnosed with Pontine Glioma, an inoperable brain tumor.
Wheaton FOP Golf
Flyer
Click for Information on Pontine Gliome
Click for Golf Course (Klein Creek-Winfield, IL) Web Site
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In-Service
Training - Host Agencies Needed
07/01/06 - Please contact Kathy Sommerfield,
sommerfield@idoa.org or (630) 260-4870, if you would like to host one of
the upcoming In-Service Training Sessions. The tentative dates
are:
Fall In-Service - 11/11/06
President's Meeting - 02/17/07
Spring In-Service - 04/28/07
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IDOA Golf
Playday - Registration Still Open
06/18/06 - Please contact the officers listed on the
Golf Flyer or email golf@idoa.org if you would like to join us on
06/26/06 at Indian Lakes Resort Golf Course.
Click
for Golf
Flyer
 www.golfindianlakesresort.com
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IDOA - Upcoming
Association Action
06/14/06 - Please make note that we will hold a Round
Table Discussion and the Regional Representative Caucus at the Summer
Conference. Both events are scheduled for Tuesday. Contact
us with questions.
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IDOA - Summer
Conference - Information Updated!
06/08/06 - The conference information has been
updated. Click here for more details.
Conference
Press Release
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IDOA 2006
Summer Conference - Registration Opened!
04/08/06 - The Conference Committee is pleased to
announce that registration can be made online or by mail.
Click here for full details on
the conference and the registration process. Members should
let their schools staff know that we are offering a 1-Day Conference
option for teachers, administrators, and counselors.
Conference Welcome Letter
Conference
Sponsor Solicitation Letter
Conference
Bear Facts 05-2006
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2006 Officer &
Educator Of The Year / Scholarship / Art Contest
04/08/06 - The IDOA Executive Board encourages members
to start submitting applications as soon as possible for:
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IDOA Member
Retires After 30 Years of Service
04/08/06 - DARE Officer Rich Janske will be retiring
in June after serving as a Police Officer for the City of Wheaton for
the past thirty years. Rich has been a full time DARE Officer for over
ten years, teaching both Elementary and Middle School DARE as well as
serving as one of the department's Crime Prevention Officers. Rich has
made valuable contributions to the City of Wheaton and has impacted the
lives of thousands of children. He will be missed. When you see Officer
Janske, please acknowledge the many contributions he has made to the
DARE Program through his dedicated service.
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IDOA Member
Retires After 20 Years of Service
YOU WILL BE MISSED!
04/08/06 - DARE Officer Cindy Berwanger is retiring in
October of this year after serving the children of her community for 16
years as their DARE Officer. Cindy will marry in May and plans to
move to Texas with her husband, Ed Hart.
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DARE America -
Elementary DARE Evaluation Study Assistance Request
03/28/06 - Illinois State DARE Training Coordinator,
Dr. John Wyant, has requested any interested agencies and partner
schools that can meet the following requirements, contact him for
further information.
DARE America is looking for schools that have
current 5th graders who have NOT received DARE in the last year or so
and wish to start the program next school year (2006-2007). These
students would take a brief survey this spring and then followed for the
next two years.
Specifically a selected school’s requirements include:
a) The school does not now have DARE, but would be willing to implement
it (or is already scheduled to implement it) to their 5th graders by the
spring of 2007. Ideally they would also commit to the DARE middle school
program, when the fall 2006 5th graders are in the 7th grade.
b) Participating schools should be configured so that they contain 5th
through 8th graders (in the same building, or on the same campus). We
know that this may be an unrealistic expectation, so we could certainly
live with one middle school that is fed by one elementary school, just
as long as both schools commit to work closely with us.
c) The current 5th grade should be made up of at least 100 5th graders
(approx. 5 or more classes of them).
d) The school is not currently participating in any other drug education
prevention program.
e) The school is willing to cooperate with our survey requirements.
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IDOA -
Spring In-Service Meeting - Date Change
03/12/06 - Date has been changed to 04/15/06.
Meeting will be held at Bloomingdale PD. Lunch is being provided
by Bloomingdale & Wheaton PD. R.S.V.P. by 04/12/06 through our
online contact form.
Email meeting host, Dawn Odoi, odoi@idoa.org, to have your name given to
hotel for IDOA room rate of $89.
Click
here for more information.
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Dekalb Police
DARE Officer Dan Gladden Set To Retire
Click here for
retirement party flyer
02/22/06 - Dan's retirement party is scheduled for
March 18th, 2006. Anyone interested in attending can contact
Officer Angel Reyes at (815) 748-8400. Don has served as a DARE
Officer since October 1995.
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IDOA 2006 Summer
Training Conference
02/08/06 - The Conference Committee is finalizing
details and posting them as available. Please check back for
updates. Online conference registration will be open soon.
Questions can be directed through the Quick Answer emails that
have been created and go directly to members in charge of a certain
event/subject matter.
Click here for
more information.
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Region Six -
Peoria Rivermen DARE Night
02/08/06 - The Peoria Rivermen, a St. Louis Blues AHL
affiliate, is hosting D.A.R.E. night on Sunday, February 26, 2006, at
5PM. They are offering a special ticket price to all D.A.R.E.
graduates, current D.A..R.E. students, teachers, parents and D.A.R.E.
officers. The offer is for an upper bowl seat at $4.50 per ticket.
Deadline for ticket orders are 15 February 2006. Contact Officer Jeff
Knight, East Peoria PD, or Matt Stewart, Peoria Rivermen office:
309-676-1040, for more information.
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IDOA Association
Policy & Procedure Manual & By-Laws
01/26/06 - The DRAFT copy of the Manual and By-Laws
are posted on the By-Laws page
pending update, review, and approval of the board. Members can
forward input through our online
contact form or by email to a board member directly.
01/13/06 - The dates have been changed and information
has been updated.
Click here for more details.
01/11/05 -
D.A.R.E.
Americas D.A.R.E. Dance has joined forces with hip hop sensation The
JammX Kids to help fight a health crisis facing todays youth. The JammX
Kids, nine multicultural kids between the ages of 9 and 17, are kids
helping kids shake off todays more sedentary behavior to move, groove
and dance their way into a physically active and healthy lifestyle. The
JammX Kids also recently announced their partnership with basketball
great Shaquille ONeal to encourage kids to get active, eat smart and
grow up well.
Among the many facets of the partnership between D.A.R.E. and The JammX
Kids, The JammX Kids upcoming DVDs, which will be distributed by Warner
Home Video, will become part of the curriculum of the D.A.R.E. Dance
program implemented in elementary, middle and high schools nationwide.
The JammX Kids will make appearances at D.A.R.E. Dance programs in
numerous schools throughout the U.S.; they will appear in PSAs for
D.A.R.E. and star in two television specials early this year on Kids WB!
The JammX Kids are tackling the childhood obesity problem by working
directly with youths across the nation to fight this obesity trend,
teaching them to get movin, groovin and dancin into a more active,
healthy lifestyle, while also raising their self-esteem.
The JammX Kids share our concern for the well-being and health of kids
and are a perfect complement to our D.A.R.E. Dance program, said Charlie
J. Parsons, President & CEO of D.A.R.E. America. The JammX Kids are an
extraordinarily talented group of youngsters who will be great
ambassadors for D.A.R.E. and a huge asset as we continue to build
D.A.R.E. Dance.
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I.D.O.A. Gear -
Samples Obtained
12/22/05 -
Samples of I.D.O.A.
Gear have been made and are available for viewing.
Click Here to see a few of the
samples. Prices and a listing of available
items will be ready in a couple more months. Requests should be
forwarded through our online
contact form.
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Chicago area
Sport Teams & DARE
12/22/05 -
Illinois
officers and their students have been invited to the following events.
Please click here for more
information.
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IDOA Bear Facts
- Winter Issue Posted
12/22/05 - Please take a few minutes and
review the latest copy of the
IDOA Newsletter. The next deadline is 01-31-2006.
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DARE America -
DARE Officer Killed
11/20/05 - Please read notice put out by DARE America.
Click Here
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IDOA Member
Discount Offered
11/03/05 -
Imagine Promotions,
Inc. has offered a FREE screen discount (normally $25 a piece) for
members wishing to have silk-screen products printed. The offer
requires a minimum shirt/product order number as follows:
144 Pieces - 2
Free Screens
288 Pieces - 3
Free Screens
720 Pieces - 4
Free Screens
Point of contact is Emily Hahn Austin at (815)
636-8452 or you can visit their web site at
www.imaginepromotionsinc.com.
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IDOA Member
Discount Offered
11/03/05 -
T.J. Conevera's
Incorporated has offered a 10% discount to active IDOA members.
They have been a family owned business since 1994 and are based in
Rockford, IL. Please visit their web site or online Ebay store at:
Web Site:
Click Here
Ebay Store:
Click Here
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IDOA Past
Presidents - Recognized
11/01/05 -
A listing of Past
IDOA Presidents has been added thanks to research by Kim Frasier.
Please click here to see the
list of DARE Officers that have served our association and its
members. If you have history facts or photos, please forward them
through our online contact form.
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$1,000 Grant
Awarded for Middle School DARE Program
10/28/05 -
The Regional Board
of Education (Boone & Winnebago Counties) have awarded a $1,000 grant
for the Middle School DARE Program to be presented in the 2006-2007
school year at Stephen Mack Middle School in Rockton, IL.
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Phase Three
Online DARE America Training
10/27/05 -
The DARE America
listing for Illinois D.A.R.E. Officers that are currently trained in the
"New" Curriculum is now available online for members. Our numbers
have improved slightly since June 2005.
The list shows that 524 officers have been elementary trained. Out of
that number 311 have taken the Elementary Phase III Test On Line, 213
still need it. For the Middle School Training 201 Officers have
been certified, and 44 have taken the Middle School Phase III Test On
Line, 157 still need . Your Student ID Number and Password are on
the list. If you have taken the training and are not on the list,
contact a Board member with when you took the update Curriculum and
where and they will attempt to get that information from you.
Click here for updated listing
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COPS Offers FREE
School Safety Information
10/24/05 -
The COPS Office has
posted their FREE School Safety Package on their
web site. The information can also be ordered by
contacting COPS Response Center at 800-421-6770 or
askcopsrc@usdoj.gov.
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DePaul Blue
Demons D.A.R.E. Basketball Day Announced
10/14/05 -
IDOA
Vice President Rick Talerico has made arrangements with the DePaul Blue
Demons to offer a D.A.R.E. Basketball Day on 01/15/06.
Please click here for more
information to include the ticket order form.
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IDOA Summer
Conference - Workshop Subject Questionnaire
09/27/05 -
Please
complete the online questionnaire
for workshop subjects that you would like to see offered at
the 2006 Summer Conference in Bloomingdale, IL.
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Wisconsin DOT
Training Dates
10/03/05 -
Wisconsin
DARE Officers Association has the following dates scheduled for DOT
training at Volk Field, Camp Douglas, Wisconsin. The registration
fee of $600 includes tuition, lodging, and meals.
Click here for
more information and to download the required forms. Camp
Douglas is approximately a 150 mile drive from Rockford, IL.
November 7-18,
2005 April 10-21, 2006 October 9-20,
2006
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Illinois State
Crime Commission's Executive Director Comments - Questioned
10/01/05 -
Click
here to read comments made by the
ISCC Executive Director Jerry
Elsner and DARE America Director of Communications, Ralph Lochridge, in the 09/30/05
Daily Herald - Dupage County news article. Mr. Elsner was
contacted to determine whether he was accurately quoted. He
has agreed to
forward a written response for posting.
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Premier Books
Direct / Uni Group Chicago - Solicitation
09/27/05 -
The
posted pdf files are documents that have been faxed/delivered to area
businesses in the northern Illinois area. Premier Books are listed
as a DARE America sponsor and solicits with DARE America
letterhead/logo. There were issues with locations that Premier
Books staff had attempted to market their goods in Grundy County that
were addressed by DARE Officer Sgt. Jeff Cole. Premier/Uni Group
Chicago shows the contact phone number as (815) 248-9281.
Faxed:
Flyer - Order Form -
DARE
America Letter -
Rockford Register Star News Article
09/27/05 -
Please contact us
through the online form if you
would be interested in purchasing clothing, book bags, and other items
with the embroidered/silk-screened IDOA logo. Samples will be
ordered based on member response.
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In-Service
Training / Board Meeting - RSVP
09/26/05 -
The RSVP
Confirmation page was created to provide a quick way to determine
whether you have been added to the list of attendees for our upcoming
Trainings/Meetings.
RSVP Listing
09/23/05 -
Vermilion
County D.A.R.E. Officer, Deputy Dennis Gardner, was severely injured
while on motorcycle patrol near Kickapoo State Park west of Danville on
Saturday September 17th. Dennis suffered a compound fracture to his
lower left leg and extensive injuries to his ankle and foot when he was
struck by a truck. Dennis will be going through a series of operations
to try to repair as much of the damaged area as possible. He is
currently being cared for at Carle Hospital Trauma Center in Champaign.
Cards or well wishes may be sent to:
DARE
Officer - Deputy Dennis Gardner
C/O Vermilion County Sheriff's Deptartment
2 East South Street
Danville, Il. 61832
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Gang Awareness
Training Opportunity
09/22/05 -
Upcoming
G.A.T.E. America training in Elk Grove. Informational
Flyer
Registration Form
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Member Listing &
Maps posted
09/20/05 -
A
quick reference listing of active IDOA member department/school & member
location map has been posted.
Member List
Member Map
09/20/05 -
The Region 3/Conference
Committee met with members of I.C.P.A. and found that we wouldn't be
able to combine for our 2006 summer conference due to conflicts with the
hotel they had selected. The conference committee is finalizing
details with Indian Lakes Resort in Bloomingdale, IL, as a possible
location. Please check back for future updates.
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Online
Member Forum & Online Member Poll Started!
09/07/05 - Please sign-up and provide your input on
issues important to you or your region through our online member forum
and poll.
Member Forum
Member Poll
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DARE America -
Assistance Request from Officers in Louisiana and Mississippi
09/03/05 - Please read notice put out by DARE America.
Click Here
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First Illinois
DARE Officer Training (DOT) to be offered in 12-2005
08/24/05 - The first Illinois DOT will be offered in
120405-121605.
Click here
for more information.
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Email - www.sitemail.idoa.org
08/30/05 - Cleanmail has been activated for our
email accounts. It
provides spam and virus filtering that helps keep your email spam and
virus free. Use CleanMail Plus's specially-developed filtering rules to
customize the level of filtering for your individual email account.
If you want to use MS Outlook Explorer or MS Outlook -
click here for more information on "email" - "using third party
email clients" set-up. Call or email Dean Camacho for
incoming/outgoing settings. We have
10 yourname@idoa.org
POP3 email accounts available FREE for association members.
Request yours through our online contact form.
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Region Representatives - Individual Pages
08/23/05 - Region representatives or individual
officers that have events or information they would like to see posted
can forward requests through our online contact form. Individual
region pages can be created for officers that would be willing to keep
information updated.
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DARE Officer
Scott Harmon - Galena PD
CLICK FOR SCOTT'S LETTER TO
I.D.O.A. MEMBERS
06/16/05 - DARE Officer Scott Harmon
from the Galena, IL Police Department returned from active duty in
Operation Iraqi Freedom due to an illness. Officer Harmon was diagnosed
with diverticulitis, a disease in his intestine. Officer Harmon
underwent surgery at the Great Lakes Naval Station. During the
operation, doctors discovered that the disease had progressed further
than they expected. Officer Harmon had his entire large intestine
removed before being transferred to a Milwaukee Hospital for recovery.
Officer Harmon is expected to recover however the recovery time is
estimated at about two years.
During this time, Officer Harmon's family has come under financial
hardship. Anyone who would wish to donate money or send cards of
encouragement send them to:
DARE Officer Scott Harmon
C/O Galena Police Department
312 N. Main Street
Galena, IL 61036
If you have any questions, please call Officer Keith Brandel at the
Galena Police Department, (815)777-2131.
Thank You
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