The D.A.R.E./Student Safety program in Hanson’s four schools begins at the kindergarten level and continues through the high school. In addition to the D.A.R.E. curriculum, we address a myriad of topics such as Stranger Danger, Train Safety, Bicycle Safety, Pedestrian Safety, Seat Belt Use, Bullying, Gangs, Student Self-esteem, Dating and Domestic Violence.

Officer Nawazelski has also undertaken instruction for students regarding internet safety, instant messaging dangers and identity theft. Officer Nawazelski also participates in Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy Cruz’s Summer Day Program. This is a two week annual endeavor which generally occurs during the last week in July and the first week in August for students entering the sixth grade. Many communities in Plymouth County participate in this program. Officer Nawazelski helped pioneer this program, which will be experiencing its 12th consecutive year in 2006. The Town of Hanson will be hosting the second week of the camp this year at the Hanson Middle School. The campers learn about the effects and consequences of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs from police officers and peer leaders. The camp reinforces important lessons on good decision making, positive self esteem and team work in a setting designed for a full day of fun.

Officer Nawazelski can be reached by phone at 781-293-4625 extension 116 or by email: rick.nawazelski@whrsd.org

ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE D.A.R.E./STUDENT SAFETY PROGRAMS
7/1/2005 – 6/30/2006

MAQUAN SCHOOL
KINDERGARTEN 4 Classes including Bus Safety, 911, Bike Safety, and Operation LifeSaver.
1st 4 Classes Medicine and Drug Safety, Bike Safety, Train Safety, Stranger Danger
2nd 5 Classes DARE lessons 1, 2, 3 & 4 incorporated into 3 lessons & Bike Safety,
Recognition Day Ceremony & T-shirts in the classroom.

Student Safety also brought to Maquan:

1. Bus Evacuation K-2. Done by Brian Watson this year.
2. Checks of parking lots for arrival and dismissal occasionally throughout the year.
3. Periodic checks of building, classrooms, parking lot, playground and checked locked doors
4. Attend assemblies and field trips when possible.
5. Assisted in Crisis Drill and spoke with students after drill.

INDIAN HEAD

3rd 4 Classes including DARE #2 Medicine/Drugs, Bike Safety, Stranger Danger and Train Safety.
4th 4 classes including DARE Lessons #1 & #2, Train Safety and Bike Safety.
5th 10 Classes including Smoking, Marijuana, Alcohol, Inhalants, Bike Safety, Bullying, Train
Safety, Cocaine and Gun Belt/Vest.

DARE also brought to Indian Head:

1. Bus Evacuation 3rd, 4th and 5th grades.
2. DA’s “Mock Trial” for 5th grade about “Bullying”, in the past alcohol & drugs
3. Several trips to Carousel in Whitman for rollerblading for 3rd, 4th & 5th
1. Public Safety Day with Fire Dept. Sheriff’s Dept. & Police for 3rd, 4th & 5th (Semi-annual).
2. DA’s Drug Education Camp for 67 - 4th grade students coming up in August.
3. Routine and frequent checks of the building and parking lots.
4. Checks over the first few weeks of bus arrivals and dismissals.
5. Attended & assisted with Pumpkin Run, attended awards.
6. Attended 5th grade field day, arts festivals
7. Attended open house with display case and curriculum
8. Assisted with parent pick-up at side door and parents walking over to claim child
9. Halloween party for 5th and 6th grades, almost 200 students.
10. Attend as many events and field trips as possible when available
11. Set up and spoke at “bullying” play “Do’ in the Right Thing” Deana’s Fund paid by PAC

MIDDLE SCHOOL

6th Grade 17 Classes including DARE classes, 2/16/06 Evening Graduation with prizes for 14
Winners, $50.00 bonds each, T-shirts, PowerPoint, Entertainment and Guest Speakers.
7th Grade New This year 7-8 week program “Missing” an online game that teaches 7th graders the
Dangers of internet chat rooms. Provided free by the Plymouth County DA’s Office.
8th Grade 10 Classes (run as a junior student police academy) including Train Safety, Dating Safety/Domestic Violence, Showed Gun Belt and Vest, Police Procedures Drunk Driving Goggles (Fatal Vision), Suicide, Depression, Designer Drugs, Inhalants, Internet Safety, News, Shoplifting, other crimes and Current Events. Also “Mirror Image” a computer game about instant messaging provided free from District Attorney’s office. Alpha tested a new computer game from the DA’s office called “Cyber Bullying” about on line bullying and pirating video’s and music. Ready for the 8th grade in the 2006-7 school year.

DARE also brought to Middle School:

1. Bus Evacuation 6-8.
2. Alpha tested new computer game for 8th Grade about Cyber bullying and pirating.
3. Turkey Trot patrolled for safety and attended awards.
4. 6th, 7th & 8th grade trips to Carousel for rollerblading.
5. Attended Band & Choral Concerts.
5. Attended Hot Shot and passed out winner T-shirts (donated by Student Safety Program)
6. Assisted with buses daily.
7. 6th grade displayed winning posters and essays in area businesses.
8. Assisted Bill Sweeney with “PROTECT” students discussing Bullying.
9. Tightened security-people sign in building.
10. Halloween party for 5th and 6th graders
11. Attended 8th grade Recognition Dance.
12. I brought 2 students to Hull for State DARE graduation (A. Hayes & M. Foley).
13. Played Student/Faculty Volleyball, Floor Hockey and Basketball.
14. Attended 8th grade graduation, gave 2 DARE Awards at the events,(Matt Dyer & K. Collins).
15. Utilized 8th grade students to help set up and run events
16. Set up trips to Paw sox and Provident Bruins
17. Set up DARE display case at the Middle School.
18. Attended field trip to Brant Rock with 6th grade.
19. Christmas party at skate town Whitman/Hanson 5th & 6th graders free with prizes.
20. Attended Student Council meetings assisted with dances, movies ect.
21. Attended Awards, renaissance, spelling, geography and talent shows.
22. Set up and ran fundraiser for Croghan scholarship at Carousel for middle school.
23. Assisted in Crisis Lock Down Drill at HMS and spoke with students afterwards.
24. Channel 4 news team interviewed S. Mewis, R. Sloan & T. Concannon about playing “Missing” and discussed on line preditors and what they learned.
25. G. Clancy’s classes presented 8th grade with bullying info.

All Classes 6th, 7th and some 8th receive gifts upon visit.

HIGH SCHOOL:

1. Handed out community service hours to all high school helpers.
4. In the past Brought Nicole Hansen to HS spoke about “E” and GHB former user.
5. Set up with Georgia Clancy Domestic Violence week and ran it.
6. Attended some Police Academy classes assisted with class talk to police & drunk driving.

Regular monthly meetings with District Attorney at WHRHS regarding students.
Spoke at and attended several SADD meetings.(New driver safety)
Set up and introduced SANE nurse assembly about dating and rape sophomores
Attended WHRHS Football Rally.
Set up DARE Scholarship, 2 x $500 given out at WHRHS (K. Armstrong & K. Lyons).
Delivered with Lt. Savage a class on Domestic Violence for seniors.
Confirmed DARE Camp 2006 at Hanson Middle as host. Hanson bringing 67 campers.
Attended seniors assembly Woman’s Place for domestic violence week
In the past Shadow Day- 3 students came with me to observe 8th grade also dinner.
Attended Field trip with Ms. Clancy's class to Brockton City Hall Domestic Violence.
Gave free DWI info to SADD from AAA & attended SADD Christmas party.
Worked with Chris Mayer and high school art dept. for cartooning in CORE program.
Brought guest speaker to SADD “Light up the night” program (A. Cox)
Worked with administration and staff regarding student problems.
Drop off posters to high school for drugs, domestic violence.
Use many students from Protect, SADD, Key club and others to assist with many events.
Set up Play “Yellow Dress” for juniors for domestic violence week.
In the past Attended “rules” for the upcoming prom & spoke dating violence.
In the past Chaperoned student police academy to Plymouth jail.
Worked to “Lockdown” at the High School and critiqued same. Dogs searched
In the past, Attended CSF awards breakfast with Georgia Clancy.
Set up and introduced, DA’s office assembly for freshman for Domestic Violence week
Ran fundraiser for Croghan scholarship at Carousel for high school.
Spoke with several students and dealt with problems ranging from arrests to questions.
Assisted Ms. Clancy with “Addiction Day” at the high school.

DARE IN THE COMMUNITY:

Bus evacuations for all K-8th grade buses.
Attend Police In-Service annually to keep up to date.
In the past, attended new play in Cambridge for possible use in our high school.
Worked with WATD for prom safety commercials.
Sworn in as a special Police Officer in Whitman to assist district as necessary.
Attended several Kiwanis Meetings for Safety Day Planning.
Cub and Boy scout field trips to police station.
Set up booth at Hanover Drug Fair all weekend with display cases and information.
Attended Awards Night at Hanover Mall.
Attended Safe Schools class at Bridgewater State College
Run my own fundraiser for the Student Safety Program in Hanson.
Hand out Ad booklet and Certificate of appreciation to contributors.
Attended monthly DARE Summer Camp Meetings.
Solicit funds and food donations for camp.
Set up booth for Domestic Violence info at the Hanover mall with DA’s office.
Contributors are Lipinski’s Farm, Dunkin Donuts, Heidi’s, McDonalds & Domino’s pizza.
Bike Helmets given away or sold, in eight years 1,072 helmets out into the community.
Attended week long Cops and Kids Conference in April at Sturbridge Host.
Maintained new “Drug Free Zone” signs at all schools (Rotary donated).
Maintained all DARE signs coming into the community. (Highway put up).
Co-planner of Shaw’s Safety Day and Kiwanis Bike Rodeo (200 plus kids attended)
Recommended Judge Marini to Hall of Fame and attended ceremony.
Handout ice cream certificates to kids wearing bike helmets throughout the year.
Patrol schools, camps, businesses, Kiwanee and Cranberry Cove (summers).
Handle all areas of concern and questions from businesses and the public.
Work closely with Whitman DARE officer on district events.
DARE Whitman/Hanson attend Paw-sox game and Providence Bruins.
Maintain records, paperwork, order supplies, set up lesson plans & curriculum for classes.
Continuing my education at Curry College for bachelor’s degree graduated in May/2005.
Maintain certification as D.A.R.E. Officer by attending updates as required.
Maintain certification as Operation Lifesaver Instructor for MBTA train safety.
Attended and assisted with Fun Day at Cranberry Cove.
Attended class at Shaw’s Center Brockton on Substance Abuse.
Re-established CHIP program at all schools for the fall, also in Whitman for district.
Attended court for cases involving students when called.
Attended bullying speaker/cyclist pro Chris Poulos at Whitman’s Duval booked for Camp.
March in Memorial Day Parade, when available hand out Ice Cream cert. to kids w helmets

NOTE: The Resource Officer Watson and other Officers assisted with many of the activities listed above and with several arrests and incidents that took place in all four schools in the Whitman- Hanson R.S.D District along with the DARE and Resource officers from Whitman.

I am constantly viewing new videos and new materials for classes and updating accordingly for the classes I instruct from pre-k through high school. Officer Watson and I have also “caught” many situations before they turned into crimes by being at the schools and helping eliminate the threats before they become crimes or someone gets hurt.