Congratulations to the fifth grade students at Cople Elementary School who celebrated their Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E) graduation on Thursday, March 14, 2024. Fifty four students completed the ten weeks of instruction taught by Master Deputy Robert M. Pitts which emphasizes valuable life skills, responsible decision making and character development.

I am extremely proud and excited for all graduates in their efforts to reach this accomplishment. It is my hope that each will use what they have learned moving forward. I want to thank Principal Leslie Steele and her staff for all of your support and commitment in promoting the D.A.R.E. program.

C.O. Balderson, Sheriff