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CRIME PREVENTION PROGRAMS
JUVENILE CRIME PREVENTION PROGRAMS
D.A.R.E. Programs
Drug Abuse Resistance Education programs teach children resistance techniques to avoid the pressures of drug use and other negative behaviors. D.A.R.E. programs are taught in all public and parochial schools in Addison.
For more information on D.A.R.E., visit their
website or become a fan on the D.A.R.E. facebook page at
D.A.R.E. America | Facebook.
G.R.E.A.T. Program
The G.R.E.A.T. Program consists of four components:
a 13-session middle school curriculum, elementary school
curriculum, family training and G.R.E.A.T summer program.
The G.R.E.A.T. Program is a school-based, law enforcement
officer-instructed classroom curriculum. With prevention
as its primary objective, the program is intended as an
immunization against delinquency, youth violence and gang
membership.
Addison Police Explorers
Area youths who are interested in a law enforcement career learn about police duties through training, involvement in community programs and ride alongs with police officers. Crime Prevention Officers conduct "First Nighter" events and coordinate the program.
Child Safety Programs
Safety programs taught in the school for grades K-3.
- Stranger Danger Program
- Drug Awareness
- Street Safety Crossing Programs
- Bicycle Safety
Back to School Safety Program
Signs displayed around town near schools advising motorists that schools are open. Public service announcements on Addison cable TV are also included in the program.
Safety Patrol Training
Crime Prevention Officers work with safety patrol coordinators from each elementary school to provide training for each student assigned to safety patrol.
Bike Safety Program
Organized bicycle safety program for children presented at all District 4
schools and the Henry Hyde Resource Center.
Student Participation Center (SPC)
Crime Prevention Officers work with members of the Addison School Participation Center Council to provide a safe after-school environment at Indian Trail Junior High School. Crime Prevention Officers provide crime prevention related programs at the SPC.
View more programs at the Hyde Center
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