200 students at LES will begin LEAD program

LEAD  Contributor  As of Tuesday, Sept. 5, 200 students in the fourth and fifth grade at Lafayette Elementary School (LES) have begun being instructed by School Resource Officer (SRO) at Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office, Jay Harris, on the proven effective curriculum implemented by LEAD (Law Enforcement Against Drugs and Violence). LEAD is a nationwide nonprofit that works with communities to help students understand the dangers of drugs and violence. Trained by the organization to teach the LEAD program, SRO Harris will educate the children during the school day on the risks of drugs and violence, and help them learn how to set attainable goals, manage their emotions and make wis