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.

Sergeant William (Bill) Reese

Sergeant Reese attended the police academy in 1993 and has been a full-time member of the Brimfield Police Department since 1999. He is a state certified DARE instructor. Sergeant Reese is the supervisor in charge of the DARE program and other community policing projects. In addition to his DARE duties, Sergeant Reese performs other supervisory responsibilities. Sergeant Reese is also a negotiator for the Metro SWAT team, trained in crisis intervention and is also the supervisor of the evidence and property room.

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.  In September 2006 Officer Diehl became a full-time school resource officer for the Field Local School district. He is assigned to the high school/middle school campus. Officer Diehl will instruct DARE classes for the 2007-2008 school year, with the assistance of Sergeant Reese.