The coronavirus pandemic has forced schools to shut their doors to non-essential school visitors, even restricting parents from going inside the building’s doors. However, even though they aren’t allowed inside, the RNC is making sure they get messages about drug use into the school community.
For years, the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary has been bringing the Drug Abuse Resistance Education Program to schools province-wide.
This year is no different, although it does look a little bit different.
The police force recently posted images to social media showing Constable Tanya Schwartz doing the program virtually with grade six students at Mary Queen of Peace.
Meet Cst. Tanya Schwartz, who works within RNC #CommunityServices. Cst. Schwartz is dedicated to staying connected within our schools while we all face the challenges posed by COVID-19. Today it was D.A.R.E. Program with the Gr. 6’s at MQP! #YourRNC #MeetTheTeam #Community pic.twitter.com/lM0wXBK5XW
— Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (@RNC_PoliceNL) November 27, 2020
The RNC says they are staying connected with schools even though the pandemic has forced them to take a different approach.
