Program and Services

The D.A.R.E Program was adopted by the Alexander City Police Department in 1990, with Officer Jimmy Cleveland being the agencies first certified instructor. Since then, the Police Department has had six other instructors.

The D.A.R.E. program has been taught to grades K-12 in Alexander City schools since 1990. The program is a collaborative effort by Law Enforcement Officers, educators, students, parents and the community to educate children and teens about the dangers of drugs and violence.

The primary mission of the D.A.R.E. program is to provide children with the information and skills they need to live drug and violence-free lives. Additionally, it establishes positive relationships between students and law enforcement, teachers, parents, and other community members.

The D.A.R.E. program helps students develop social competence, communication skills, self-esteem, empathy, decision-making, conflict resolution, sense of purpose, independence, and positive alternatives to bad behavior.

Residents and parents are invited to contact the D.A.R.E officer if they desire further information.

For more great information and resources, please click the link below: https://dare.org/

Each year since 2021, the Alexander City S.A.F.E. Prevention Program Inc. in partnership with the Alexander City Police Department, host a day of fun for children in our community. During this event the youth will have an opportunity to meet with officers while bridging the gap between law enforcement and our community. The activities present the those in attendance the opportunity play on bounce houses, watersides, and more, while listening to music. This event is at no cost for the public to attend.

The S.A.F.E. Youth Summer Camp is camp created in 2024, geared towards the year of ages 8-11 years old. This camp is an opportunity for kids to learn about the police department and to have a positive experience with police officers. During this camp kids will receive training on how to recognize bullying, how to remain drug free, and how to be good stewards in the community.  Kids learn critical thinking and decision-making methods for problem solving through instructional and team building exercise.   This event is at no cost for the public to attend.

Operation Lifesaver is a nonprofit public safety education and awareness organization dedicated to reducing collisions, fatalities and injuries at highway-rail crossings and trespassing on or near railroad tracks. 

For more great information and resources, please click the link below: Home | Operation Lifesaver

What is Neighborhood Watch?

Neighborhood watch is a crime prevention program where a group, living in the same area work together to make their neighborhood safer.  The group work in conjunction with the local law enforcement to reduce crime in the neighborhood and to improve their quality of life. A Neighborhood watch group observe their neighborhood so that they may stay aware of illegal activity as means to prevent crime. The group will develop strategies in order to watch out for each other.

Benefits of Neighborhood Watch

a reduction in crime

• A better quality of life.

• A greater sense of security, responsibility, and personal control.

• Building community pride and unity.

• Preparing for helping others in your community.

• Becoming the extra “eyes and ears” of law enforcement in your area and therefore reducing law enforcement ‘s burden.

For more great information and resources, please click the link below:

https://nnw.org/