Community Based Programs

Mission

To provide security for county high schools and middle schools, and to provide drug and child-abuse education programs to school children of selected grade levels.

Summary

School-Based Programs - School Resource Officers, D.A.R.E., C.A.R.E., and Junior Sheriff's Academy.

Child Abuse Reduction Effort (C.A.R.E.)

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Founded in Randolph County in 1992 by former Sheriff Litchard Hurley, the C.A.R.E. Program (Child Abuse Reduction Effort) is a vital part of our community’s commitment to protecting children. This 12-week curriculum is taught to all second-grade students in Randolph County Schools, Asheboro City Schools, Uwharrie Charter Academy, Faith Christian School, Fayetteville Street Christian School, and Asheboro Hybrid Academy.

Each week, students learn how to recognize abuse, how to respond if it happens to them or a friend, and who the trusted adults are they can turn to for help. One of the most important lessons is understanding the “uh-oh feeling”—that inner sense that something is wrong—and knowing that it’s always okay to speak up.

C.A.R.E. is taught by specially trained law enforcement officers who build bonds of trust with their students, creating a safe and open environment. Children not only learn through discussion and activities like drawing, games, and songs, but also through engaging characters. In 2022, the program introduced a professionally animated Carey, who now interacts with students through Smart Boards and televisions. Carey, along with Tommy the Turtle, helps children explore their feelings, learn about safety, and understand the importance of happiness and well-being.

Parents, teachers, principals, and law enforcement officers all believe in and support C.A.R.E. The program has proven to make a difference, instilling confidence and resilience in children by providing them with tools to protect themselves. As the saying goes, “It is better to build a child than repair a broken man or woman.”

By investing in the C.A.R.E. Program, we are building a brighter, safer future for the children of Randolph County.


Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.)

DARE LogoDARE mascot.Since 1987, the Randolph County Sheriff's Office has been pleased to provide this valuable course of instruction to all Randolph County fifth-grade students. Project D.A.R.E. is a cooperative effort between the Randolph County Sheriff's Office and the Randolph County Board of Education. Project D.A.R.E. is a program designed to teach students how to "SAY NO" to illegal drugs and pressures placed upon them by peers, based upon reason rather than internal and external forces.

Project D.A.R.E. teaches the children how to weigh negative and positive consequences, how to build good self-esteem, recognize and deal with peer-type pressures and much more. These are all very important factors that the child will face in the upcoming years that will surely influence his or her life. We must not lose sight of our younger generation. As the saying goes, "Our young people of today will be our leaders of tomorrow." Let us join together and afford them the vital opportunity they need to live in a drug-free society. This is project D.A.R.E. Thank you for your support.















Junior Sheriff's Academy

The Randolph County Sheriff's Office hosts a Junior Sheriff's Academy each summer.

It includes Middle School and High School, male and female students, between the ages of 12 and 15 that have an interest in the Law Enforcement Profession or first responder careers. Students will experience canine demonstration, the SWAT Unit, the Motor Unit, Rappelling, Team Building, Swift Water Rescue, Shooting, Evasive Driving, and Basic Law Enforcement training.  To be eligible, you must attend a school in Randolph County. Transportation and meals are provided, and there is no cost to Cadets. See your SRO For more details and information!

You must reside in Randolph County to attend.

See your School Resource Officer or call to sign up today!

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Physical Training

Conditioning

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Team Work

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K-9 Demonstration

Bite Work

Constitutional Law

JSA Class

Crime Scene Investigation (CSI)

JSA Class 2

Rappelling

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School Resource Officers

School Resource Officers provide security for all High School and Middle Schools. They are there to keep order and to help students with other problems that they might encounter.