Deputies with the DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office attended the annual D.A.R.E. Conference held at the LSUS. from July 15 through 19, and hosted by Northwest Louisiana departments in the State of Louisiana.

Lt. Natasha Jones with DPSO helped host the event, along with President Jason Jones from Shreveport PD. DeSoto Sheriff Pilot, Dakota McGarity, flew out to participate in the event as well.

Stanley High School SRO Lane Burns spoke to attendees from various agencies on how he has worked with DeSoto students to create an interactive school mapping system for training and emergency response purposes. These maps, complete with room numbers and visualizations, have now been completed for all DeSoto Parish campuses, and are accessible by every department employee on their cellular device.

Lt. Natasha Jones took home the trophy for 1st Place and Best of Show for our the newly designed DeSoto Sheriff D.A.R.E. vehicle.

Students enjoyed fun activities such as bowling and other games. 

Source: DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office Facebook page