A Paramus police officer was recently featured in a podcast episode hosted by New Jersey radio host Joe Piscopo discussing his experience teaching students about the dangers of drugs and violence. During the episode earlier this month, Detective Lt. Jimmy Teehan shared how he was impacting students teaching them anti-drug, anti-violence curriculum delivered by the national nonprofit… Read more
Law Enforcement Against Drugs (L.E.A.D.) is a non-profit organization supported by dedicated police officers who are committed to protecting our youth and communities from the proliferation of drugs, drug-related crimes, peer to peer/cyber bullying and violence. East Brunswick Police Officer Reggie Wright brought the L.E.A.D. program to the township’s fifth-graders, now the program is bringing… Read more
As a result of a national settlement with the makers of opioids, there will be billions of dollars available to try to reverse the opioid crisis in the United States, which began in the 1990s and was responsible for more than 75,000 deaths nationwide in the last 12-month period measured by the CDC. Tragically, according to a recent… Read more
Joe Piscopo, actor, comic and all-round New Jersey original, has now branched out to podcasts, highlighting officers who work to stem the drug problem in our country. And one of his guests recently was Howell Police Officer Jayme Higgins, who spoke to Piscopo about the L.E.A.D. drug awareness and safety program. Higgins was a guest… Read more
On May 17th, the fifth graders graduated from Law Enforcement Against Drugs and Violence (L.E.A.D.) and took part in a fundraiser called “Kids Helping Kids,” which was started by their instructor, Harding Township Officer Louis Pirrello Jr. The L.E.A.D. program is a national non-profit organization dedicated to community drug and violence prevention. “I’m incredibly proud… Read more
It’s June and the weather is hot hot hot. Let’s celebrate with street fairs, music and food truck festivals, carnivals, and more. Let’s leave the house to explore what NJ has to offer (or not, you do you). If you’re looking for something to do… I got you. These are my top 20 picks are… Read more
Orange County Sheriff, William Bohnyak, was recognized as “National Supporter of the Year” by Law Enforcement Against Drugs & Violence (L.E.A.D.), a nationwide nonprofit committed to protecting communities from drugs and violence. The award was presented to Sheriff Bohnyak at L.E.A.D.’s Seventh Annual 21st Century Drug and Violence Prevention Training Conference in Atlantic City, N.J…. Read more
Earlier today, L.E.A.D CEO Nick De Mauro and Collier County Sheriff Kevin Rambosk made a special presentation to the Vineyard Elementary School in Naples, Florida for their presentation of a musical performance at the L.E.A.D. National Conference. Thanks again to the students who performed for our conference! For more information on L.E.A.D., please visit www.leadrugs.org
Law Enforcement Against Drugs and Violence (L.E.A.D.) is hosting a brand new event this summer in Voorhees. L.E.A.D. is happy to announce they will be hosting a Carnival at the Voorhees Town Center Thursday, June 2 through Saturday, June 11. To get your pre-event tickets visit www.theleadfest.com Admission to the carnival is $5, ‘Mega Passes’ purchased online… Read more
On Thursday, April 21, Congressman William Timmons (SC-04) welcomed L.E.A.D. Chief Operating Officer of Fund Development John Lindsay to a panel discussion featuring executives, nonprofit leaders, and local law enforcement officials discussing ways to combat the opioid epidemic through public-private partnerships in South Carolina and across the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and… Read more
Law Enforcement Against Drugs & Violence (L.E.A.D.), a nationwide nonprofit committed to protecting communities from drugs and violence, awarded Deptford Police Cpl. William Rosati the “LEO Award.” It was presented to Rosati at L.E.A.D.’s Seventh Annual 21st Century Drug and Violence Prevention Training Conference in Atlantic City, New Jersey. “We’re pleased to congratulate Cpl. Rosati… Read more
Law Enforcement Against Drugs & Violence (L.E.A.D.), a nationwide non-profit committed to protecting communities from drugs and violence, awarded Tamworth resident, Lisa Remick, who just retired from her full-time position with L.E.A.D., the Lifetime Achievement Award. The award was presented to Remick at L.E.A.D.’s Seventh Annual 21st Century Drug and Violence Prevention Training Conference in… Read more
Collier County Deputy Sheriff Corporal Michael Sutton was recently recognized as “Florida Instructor of the Year” by Law Enforcement Against Drugs & Violence (L.E.A.D.), a nationwide nonprofit committed to protecting communities from drugs and violence. The award was presented to Corporal Sutton at L.E.A.D.’s Seventh Annual 21st Century Drug and Violence Prevention Training Conference in… Read more
A Yardley resident has been named recognized as “National Corporate Administrator of the Year” by a nationwide nonprofit focusing on drug and violence enforcement. James Kravitz, a lawyer at Fox Rothschild, was awarded the title by Law Enforcement Against Drugs & Violence (L.E.A.D.), an organization that aims to protect communities from the dangers of drugs… Read more
Congratulations on being named “NJ Instructor of the Year” by LEAD. How long have you been an Instructor with the L.E.A.D program? Julie Ann Zeigler: Thank you! It was a wonderful surprise at the 7th Annual 21st Century Drug & Violence Prevention Training Conference. I am thankful to have been able to share this moment… Read more
The customers began lining up before dawn at Rise Paterson, a marijuana dispensary in New Jersey that was welcoming customers with free doughnuts and reggaeton blaring from loudspeakers. As New Jersey kicked off the state’s first legalized sales of recreational marijuana on Thursday, Rise, along with roughly a dozen other medical marijuana dispensaries across the state, opened… Read more
DALLAS — A township police officer was named ‘Pennsylvania Instructor of the Year’ by Law Enforcement Against Drugs & Violence (L.E.A.D.) at a conference last month. Bernard Posten was given the honor at L.E.A.D.’s Seventh Annual 21st Century Drug and Violence Prevention Training Conference in Atlantic City, New Jersey which ran from Mar. 20 to… Read more
Milan Police Lieutenant Detective Nicholas Glenn was recently recognized with two awards for his outstanding work which includes him educating kids on the value of drug and violence prevention. Law Enforcement Against Drugs and Violence (L.E.A.D.) named him the National Instructor of the Year and The Tennessee Instructor of the Year at Seventh Annual 21st… Read more
WOODCLIFF LAKE—Former Police Chief Anthony Jannicelli has been recognized as L.E.A.D.er of the Year by Law Enforcement Against Drugs & Violence (L.E.A.D.), a nationwide nonprofit committed to protecting communities from drugs and violence. The award was presented to Jannicelli at L.E.A.D.’s Seventh Annual 21st Century Drug and Violence Prevention Training Conference in Atlantic City, held… Read more
MAPLEWOOD, N.J. — Adults in New Jersey will be able to buy marijuana legally beginning next week. The state’s regulatory body has issued licenses to seven medical marijuana companies, including 13 dispensaries. Some of those will start selling recreational pot to people over 21 on Thursday, and as CBS2’s Nick Caloway reports, retailers and officials are expecting… Read more
The first sales of recreational, adult-use cannabis in New Jersey will start next Thursday, marking the culmination of a yearslong effort to legalize marijuana and to curtail the racially unbalanced penalties for possessing the drug. At least a half-dozen medical-marijuana dispensaries are planning to open their doors to all adults on April 21 after winning final… Read more
Police Chief Conforti and Public Schools Superintendent Ponds were on hand for the kick-off of the Law Enforcement Against Drugs program.
Nicholas R. De Mauro Special to the USA TODAY Network It looks like we are just now weeks away from legal recreational cannabis here in the Garden State as New Jersey follows suit with many other states in the union. At this writing, 37 states permit medical marijuana, 18 plus Washington, D.C., permit recreational marijuana,… Read more
WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – Wall Township Police Officer Orin McKay visited Old Mill School on Tuesday to teach students about the dangers of drugs, drug crimes, and peer-to-peer cyberbullying. “Patrolman Orin McKay conducted L.E.A.D. training to a 5th-grade class at the Old Mill School,” the Wall Township Police Department said. “The Wall Police Department, in… Read more
The L.E.A.D police officers, who talk to Middletown fifth graders, say the main issue kids bring up is how to deal with social media.
Brian Pickton not only keeps the community safe, but has been shaping the lives of young students for 10 years instructing the L.E.A.D. program.
The new chief of the Clark County School District Police plans to expand classroom programs with younger students.
Corporal Lay Joins National Podcast Launched by L.E.A.D. to Share His Impact on Students by Teaching Risks of Drugs and Violence ALLENTOWN, NJ, Feb. 16 2022 – Anderson County Corporal Kim Lay is a featured guest on the inaugural episode of “A Police Officer You Should Know With Joe Piscopo.” The podcast series, hosted by Joe… Read more
Ramsey Patrol Officer Sean Beamon is a featured guest on the inaugural episode of “A Police Officer You Should Know With Joe Piscopo.”
L.E.A.D. program Officer Reggie Wright teaches students how to make good choices when it comes to drugs, alcohol and violence.
Police officers with one district are helping students fight back against bullying and violence that comes from social media.
L.E.A.D. Partners with Safer Schools Together to Train Law Enforcement and Schools to Keep Communities Safe ALLENTOWN, N.J., January 20, 2022–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Law Enforcement Against Drugs & Violence (L.E.A.D.) is a non- profit organization dedicated to bringing communities and law enforcement agencies closer together and educating communities about the dangers of drugs and violence. In partnership… Read more
On Tuesday, January 4th, L.E.A.D Executive Director Nick DeMauro was a featured guest on the Joe Piscopo Show to discuss the Super Bowl Gala and Annual Conference. Joe highlighted L.E.A.D.’s upcoming 7th Annual 21st Century Drug and Violence Prevention Training Conference this March in Atlantic City. The conference will be taking place at Harrah’s Resort… Read more
Vice-Chair Schievella Will Support L.E.A.D.’s Mission to Educate Communities Across the U.S. on the Dangers of Drugs and Violence
To proactively address the potential pitfalls that the youth of East Brunswick face, Officer Reggie Wright of East Brunswick’s Community Policing Unit serves as an instructor for a K-12 educational program known as L.E.A.D. (Law Enforcement Against Drugs & Violence). However, before Wright took his oath to serve the public or entered a classroom to… Read more
WYCKOFF, NJ — Wyckoff Resident Colette Balaam has been elected Second Vice Chair of Law Enforcement Against Drugs & Violence (L.E.A.D.), a nonprofit dedicated to bringing communities and law enforcement agencies together by educating communities about the dangers of drugs and violence. “We are thrilled that Colette will be our Second Vice Chair,” said Nick… Read more
A former Bloomingdale councilman has become the chairman of a state-based organization attempting to thwart addiction through education. Thomas Marinaro, the new board chairman for Law Enforcement Against Drugs and Violence, or L.E.A.D., said he wants to take the Allentown-based organization founded in 2014 to new heights in New Jersey and into schools worldwide. Elected… Read more
L.E.A.D. has announced the new Executive Officers of its Board of Directors.
