The Nottingham Police Department is actively involved in the D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program in collaboration with Nottingham School. Their role includes:
Program Delivery: Corporal Christopher Alvarez and K9 Sgt. Brooklyn visit classrooms to teach students about the dangers of drug use, alcohol, violence, and other harmful behaviors. They provide lessons focused on decision-making, peer pressure resistance, and conflict resolution.
Engagement: Corporal. Alvarez and K9 Sgt. Brooklyn engage with students in educational and interactive sessions, helping them develop skills to make healthy, informed choices in their everyday lives.
Support: The Nottingham Police Department also supports the D.A.R.E. program by organizing and promoting events such as the annual D.A.R.E Graduation, in which we give away awards to students and have a good time with a party after the graduation.
Community Connection: Through their involvement, the police aim to strengthen the relationship between law enforcement and the local community, specifically focusing on youth empowerment and building trust.
Cpl. Christopher Alvarez
Sgt K9 Brookyln
meet our DARE instructor
Cpl. Alvarez has been working for Nottingham Police for 6 years. Throughout Cpl. Alvarez’s time in Nottingham he has always been involved in the school. Cpl. Alvarez has coached Softball for several years in the community. Cpl. Alvarez is our resident drone pilot and UTV instructor. Cpl. Alvarez always looks forward to teaching students and working to build community relations between the youth and law enforcement. Cpl. Alvarez just recently got a partner. Sgt. K9 Brookyln is our departments multidisciplinary crimes against persons therapy dog. Sgt K9 Brookyln and Cpl. Alvarez are always focused on making sure everyone feels safe and comfortable.