Giving Tuesday donations will be matched to create more resources for L.E.A.D. to protect children from the dangers of drugs and violence. Law Enforcement Against Drugs and Violence (L.E.A.D.) is getting an extra boost this Giving Tuesday by partnering with Colliers Engineering and Design, who will match donations. The engineering company, which has a location… Read more
The Manalapan Police Department, in collaboration with the Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District, has implemented its new Law Enforcement Against Drugs (LEAD) program in the Pine Brook School, which educates all of the district’s sixth grade pupils. The police department’s specialized LEAD instructors, Patrolman Kyle Earley and Patrolman Kyle Williams, with assistance from Officer Kimberly Whitehill and… Read more
Law Enforcement Against Drugs (L.E.A.D.) is hosting it’s second annual 5k Run/Walk at Asbury Park’s Bradley Park on Saturday, Oct. 2, at 9 a.m.
The Burlington County Sheriff’s Department is launching a L.E.A.D (Law Enforcement Against Drugs) education program in partnership with the Burlington County Municipal Alliance Program and expects to begin teaching students in local schools this fall. L.E.A.D offers evidenced-based curriculum for kindergarten up to 12th grade about the dangers of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs, along with anti-bullying and violence programs. The program was created in 2014 as an alternative to traditional D.A.R.E (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) classes taught by police officers to elementary school students for decades, according to information provided by the county.
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – The South Plainfield Public Library and South Plainfield Police Department are teaming up again, this time for a free end of summer program scheduled to take place on Monday, Aug. 30. Local youth are invited to drop by Willow Park (located behind the library) from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the ‘Ice… Read more
Patrolman Adam Edwards of the Bordentown Township Police Department has enjoyed giving back to the township in which he grew up. The 2010 Bordentown Regional High School graduate and current Bordentown Township resident has made it his duty to give back and serve the community the best he can ever since he took the oath… Read more
Collier County Sheriff Kevin Rambosk was honored Monday for his commitment to protecting children from the risk of drugs and violence when he was awarded the Law Enforcement Against Drugs and Violence National Partner of the Year award. “We want to congratulate Kevin on his tremendous dedication and service to the L.E.A.D. organization throughout the… Read more
HOWELL – An Officer from the Howell Township Police Department was recently honored with the National L.E.A.D. Instructor of the Year Award. L.E.A.D. is a nonprofit supported by dedicated police officers who are committed to protecting the youth and communities from the proliferation of drugs, drug related crimes, peer to peer/cyber bullying and violence…. Read more
KENILWORTH, NJ — Law Enforcement Against Drugs, a national nonprofit organization committed to protecting children from the risks of drugs and bullying, awarded retired Police Sgt. Anthony Manderichio from Kenilworth its L.E.A.D. Lifetime Achievement Award on Friday, July 16. “We want to congratulate Sgt. Manderichio on his tremendous dedication toward instructing officers on the L.E.A.D…. Read more
PARAMUS, NJ — Law Enforcement Against Drugs (L.E.A.D.), a national nonprofit organization committed to protecting children from the risks of drugs and bullying, awarded Paramus Police Detective Lieutenant James Teehan its ‘L.E.O. Award.’ Lieutenant Teehan teaches the L.E.A.D. curriculum, Too Good for Drugs, to fifth grade students at East Brook Middle School and West Brook Middle School…. Read more
COLLIER COUNTY — One Collier County Sheriff’s Office Police Corporal has a new title today. Police Corporal Eric Grundeman was named “Florida instructor of the year” award by the national nonprofit Law Enforcement Against Drugs (L.E.A.D.). The nonprofit partners with police stations across the country to help teach kids about the dangers of drug use… Read more
L.E.A.D. essay finalist and raffle winner Jon Chin with MPMS Principal Bronawyn O’Leary; Officers Joy Klapal, Ralph Kolbusz and Michael Davenport; and phys ed teachers Stephanie Fox and Jessica BlomnPhoto Credit: LPD By DANIELLE SANTOLAPublishedJuly 5, 2021 at 2:38 PM LIVINGSTON, NJ — After working closely all year with Law Enforcement Against Drugs (L.E.A.D.) officers Joy… Read more
WEST WINDSOR, NJ — Still looking for some summer fun even though the 4th of July is over? The L.E.A.D. FEST State Fair returned to Mercer County Park last week to provide 10 days of family fun and entertainment to the community. Presented by Law Enforcement Against Drugs (L.E.A.D.), the fair will be open to the public with the… Read more
The L.E.A.D. FEST Carnival will be at the Westfield South Shore Mall at 1701 Sunrise Highway in Bay Shore from June 24 through June 27, it was just announced. In addition to fairway rides, Scott’s World of Magic will be performing magic tricks at the carnival as well. Other entertainment and attractions are included in the general admission price of… Read more
“In today’s society, police are placed in a negative light and many children are taught not to trust the police. Programs like L.E.A.D. allow officers, like Officer Cassandra Aumack, to not only teach the children about the negative impacts of illicit substances, but to have a positive impact on their impression of law enforcement and acclimate them… Read more
#LEADSOCIALDISTANCEWALK on the Belmar NJ Boardwalk. On hand was Police Chief Tina Scott of Belmar, Chief Ed Kerr of Spring Lake, L.E.A.D Executive Director Nick DeMauro, Mayor Kevin Higgins and Councilwoman Hawley Scull from Lake Como and representatives of the Belmar Police L.E.A.D and Community Policing Unit along with a few area residents. TEXT LEADWALK to… Read more
Today our L.E.A.D. Officers Doug and Chris participated in a 5th grade virtual graduation with the students, principal, teachers and parents to celebrate the boys and girls and their ongoing commitment to remain drug, alcohol and violence free. Joining the ceremony were many distinguished guests who were kind enough to take time out of their… Read more
BELMAR, NJ — L.E.A.D. (Law Enforcement Against Drugs) kicked off the first-ever New Jersey Social Distance Walk this week on the Belmar boardwalk — a fundraising effort to help keep local drug prevention programs in communities and schools. Standing six feet apart from each other, representatives from Belmar and Lake Como gathered along the oceanfront… Read more
It is with profound sadness that we must report that Glen Ridge L.E.A.D INSTRUCTOR, Police Officer and PBA Local 58 member Charles “Rob” Roberts has lost his long and valiant battle against COVID-19. Please keep Rob, his family and the Glen Ridge Police in your thoughts and prayers.
As our thoughts continue to be with those directly impacted by the Coronavirus, we want to keep you apprised of L.E.A.D.’s plans to handle the constantly changing situation. Please know that management has put into place appropriate social distancing protocols and office protocols,including continual cleaning and increased extensive cleaning. Our office will be closed to… Read more
WASHINGTON — Before it disbanded, the federal commission chaired by then-Gov. Chris Christie made several recommendations on how to deal with the opioid crisis. Those lessons are being put to use as the Trump administration continues to address the problem, according to Jim Carroll, director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy. Read more: https://www.nj.com/politics/2020/02/how-chris-christies-opioid-commission-shaped-the-trump-administrations-anti-drug-efforts.html
HUTTO, Texas — Keeping kids safe – it’s what school resource officers (SRO) and teachers are tasked with. SROs and teachers from across Texas came to Hutto Wednesday for training from a special organization called Law Enforcement Against Drugs, or LEAD. LEAD is a nation-wide program that teaches officers and educators about how to communicate with kids. There… Read more
L.E.A.D Board Members ‘Chairman Robert Kugler ‘ Executive Director Nick DeMauro and William Schievella with NJ Attorney General Gurbir Grewal and Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella. Proud to honor Bergen County Police Chiefs President ‘Chief John Russo of the Rutherford Police.
Our L.E.A.D. Officers provided a “Positive Alternatives” trip to BounceU for the 5th grade students of East Brook & West Brook Middle Schools. A fun time was had by all. Paramus Public Schools Law Enforcement Against Drugs
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Congratulations to Rutherford NJ Police Chief John Russo on his swearing in as President of the Bergen County Police Chiefs Association @ The BCPCA is one of the largest County Chiefs Associations in the United States. Chief Russo is a tremendous L.E.A.D. supporter with a very large L.E.A.D unit. L.E.A.D Chairman Chief Robert Kugler ,… Read more
Congratulations to John Lindsay for the completion of his second year with L.E.A.D and receiving a much-deserved promotion to Chief Operating Officer of Development. John is responsible for our Fund Development and Program Development Operations. Congratulations and thank you John for your hard work in building the L.E.A.D organization.
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – On Monday, January 27th, Officer Reggie Wright, with the support of Ptl. Bruce Diamond and Chief of Police Frank LoSacco of the East Brunswick Police Department (EBPD), hosted L.E.A.D. Appreciation (Law Enforcement Against Drugs) Night at Hammarskjold Middle School’s JMPAC. Four of East Brunswick’s elementary schools participated in the L.E.A.D. program… Read more
L.E.A.D. has secured 100 level seating for the opening season of the XFL’s New York Guardians. Click the link below to get your seats for the February 9the game at MetLife Stadium against the Tampa Bay Vipers. https://offer.fevo.com/guardians-vs-tb-vipers-rioxkia-6e1d65a?fevoUri=guardians-vs-tb-vipers-rioxkia-6e1d65a%2F
New Jersey Attorney General Gubir Grewal applauds NJ State Police efforts implementing L.E.A.D and Jim Perry, President of the NJ League of Municipalities calls for Statewide implementation of L.E.A.D https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=593439404803672&id=1401602986632384
https://www.fox7austin.com/news/program-looking-to-lead-local-law-enforcement-school-districts-in-teaching-about-drugs-violence Program looking to “LEAD” local law enforcement, school districts in teaching about drugs, violence “You’re going to have property crimes and persons crimes that impact your community’s quality of life,” said Campbell. Read more on https://www.fox7austin.com/news/program-looking-to-lead-local-law-enforcement-school-districts-in-teaching-about-drugs-violence
GEORGETOWN, Texas – Chief Maverick Campbell of the Liberty Hill Police Department sees firsthand on the streets the effects of the opioid and drug crisis. He says drug abuse is a problem that leads to even more problems in the community. “You’re going to have property crimes and persons crimes that impact your community’s quality of life,” said… Read more
Dear Law Enforcement Executive, We are proud to report the L.E.A.D. approved Curricula for our evidence based, IN THE CLASSROOM Platform has received another Registry endorsement. The Memdez Foundation’s 6th grade Too Good For Drugs curricula, utilized by L.E.A.D., has been added to the California Evidence Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare. Here is the link, https://www.cebc4cw.org/program/too-good-for-drugs-tgfd/ L.E.A.D. continues to offer the only… Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Sussex County, New Jersey – The Hardyston and Sparta Police Departments are proud to be recognized for their work in area schools and were each selected to receive brand-new police bicycles equipped with 29” electric GeoOrbital wheels. The generous donation was made on behalf of benefactor Preferred Freezer Inc. and CEO John J. Galiher… Read more
Great L.E.A.D meeting today with the Nations Drug Czar Jim Carroll, Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy.Pictured on either side of Director Carroll is L.E.A.D Executive Director Nick DeMauro and Board Chairman Chief Robert Kugler.
L.E.A.D Executive Director Nick DeMauro and Executive Vice President John Lindsay enjoying a surprise visit to the Baltimore L.E.A.D Fundraising Office. Feeling the juice in Timonium with Argyle Solutions and Haidar Nghami.
L.E.A.D Executive Director Nick DeMauro and Executive Vice President John Lindsay spending time with Congressman Jimmy Panetta, mapping out plan for California expansion of L.E.A.D !
