Authors: David L. Rechenmacher, M.S., Public Affairs Manager, Downers Grove Police Department 

Methodology: A comprehensive survey was developed to measure the perceptions of students, parents, and educators relative to the D.A.R.E. program’s visibility. 

Finding: The overall effectiveness of the Downers Grove D.A.R.E. program is perceived by the students, parents and educators combined as either "very good" or good in 92% of those surveyed. 

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