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Police Chief Teaches Drug Program To East Rutherford Students

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Chief Minda and Officer Alberta of the East Rutherford Police Department have spent time with fifth-graders of the Alfred S. Faust Intermediate School, teaching the Law Enforcement Against Drugs -- LEAD -- Program.

Over eight weeks, fifth-graders learned about handling some of the challenges of adolescence, with help from local law enforcement.

Over eight weeks, fifth-graders learned about handling some of the challenges of adolescence, with help from local law enforcement.

Photo Credit: Jessica Gerity

Over an eight-week period, the students learned about methods to handle some of the challenges of adolescence. Minda and Alberta taught about the dangers of alcohol and substance abuse.

"The lessons focused on empowering students to make positive decisions now and in their teenage years, to live a happy and healthy lifestyle," a news release noted.

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