(L-R) DARE America President and CEO Charlie Parsons, Sheriff Philip Bueki and DEA Chief Eric Akers

For the numerous contributions to the children of his community, it is an honor to announce the selection of Sheriff Philip Bueki, Pike County Sheriff's Office, Milford, Pennsylvania, as this year’s recipient of the DEA/D.A.R.E. America Law Enforcement Executive of the Year Award.

A world without drugs and violence where young people can seize every opportunity to succeed describes Sheriff Bueki's dedication to the D.A.R.E. program.