DARE is a community based program focusing on educating children and young people on the dangers of using drugs and engaging in violence. DARE has origins in the inter-city of Los Angeles, California and is now an international program. There are over 40,000 DARE officers in schools all over the world helping to educate young people. DARE is a fantastic resource which creates a partnership between police officers, teachers and parents.

The Brimfield Police Department has two officers trained to teach the DARE curriculum. Both officers are committed to providing a safe school environment and educating the students.

Officer Daniel Rafferty

Officer Dan Rafferty is the new School Resource Officer in the Field Schools.  Officer Rafferty's BIO coming soon...

Officer Russell Diehl

Officer Diehl attended the University of Akron Police Academy in 2003. He became a full-time officer with the Brimfield Police Department in early 2004. Officer Diehl is a state certified DARE instructor.  Officer Diehl has returned to a patrol officer status and Officer Rafferty has taken the role of SRO. Officer Diehl will continue to instruct DARE classes in the Field Schools.