The D.A.R.E. Officer Training (DOT) is an intensive two week course. It is designed using current educational philosophies and principles that enhance the transfer of decision-making and critical thinking skills. The DOT attendee will receive a working knowledge of the elementary, middle school and high school D.A.R.E. curricula. They will also receive an overview of the enhancement lessons including, Opioid, OTC/RX drugs, MS and HS Vaping and HS More Than Sad - Mental Health lesson. The DOT training team will provide leadership and guidance that will establish effective instructional strategies to be used by officers in the classroom. An educator on the training staff will engage candidates in learning the concepts and developing the skills necessary to be effective in working with students and schools.