Our D.A.R.E. Officers instruct on topics such as drug and alcohol abuse as well as peer pressure, stress, and being a role model to others. At the conclusion of each semester, a graduation ceremony is held for the students and their families. The operational funding for our D.A.R.E. program is covered strictly by donations.<\/p>\n<\/div>
The Columbus Police and Fire Youth Academy gives students between the ages of eight to thirteen the opportunity to spend four days in an educational setting with our public safety personnel. Students will participate in a number of activities including obstacle courses, physical fitness exercises, fire safety and fire prevention.<\/p>\n<\/div>
The course is a one-day program that includes classroom instruction and hands-on driving at a closed driving track. Students will be taught vehicle dynamics and safety tips as well as legal aspects of driving in the classroom. At the track, students will learn how to make safe panic stops, safe evasive steering maneuvers, and off-road recoveries.<\/p>\n<\/div>