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Senate backs DARE expansion and Officer Friendly materials funding, places bills for third reading or transmittal
Summary
Senators heard presentations on Officer Friendly and DARE curriculum, moved SB 15, SB 14 and SB 16 forward after testimony from program leaders and law-enforcement officers; funding questions remained and bills were advanced for further action.
The Utah Senate on Jan. 21 heard extended testimony about juvenile prevention programs and advanced several bills to support curriculum materials and training.
Senator Barrett (sponsor of SB 15) and program representatives described the Officer Friendly program’s history and purpose. Program staff said Officer Friendly delivers three classroom visits focusing on respect for law enforcement, personal safety and crime prevention; the presenter said the program “serves a 56,000 children kindergarten through third grade” and asked the Senate to consider funding…
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