ORANGE - The Orange Police Department (OPD) boasts a hot new car in its fleet - a bright yellow Corvette. Orange Police Lt. Anthony Cuozzo said the car is being used for the DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program, and is one of the tools used to attract attention to the program. It also is the most coveted vehicle among DARE officers. "The car sends a very clear message to kids, that if you're going to get involved in the drug trade, we're going to take your stuff," Cuozzo said. "People think it's a nice car, but guess what: [the drug dealer] is not driving it anymore, we are." [continues 351 words]
ORANGE - Town children soon will be introduced to a new DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) officer. Officer Heather Chambers, 26, has been appointed to the position, becoming a member of the Investigative Services Unit (ISU). Police Chief Joseph Dooley said Chambers gave up a promotion to sergeant to take the DARE job, a lateral move for her. "She decided she had too much to offer and too much to do before she became a sergeant," Dooley said. "I think it was a bold decision on her part. She chose to do something special for the department and community at this time. I know her day [for promotion] will come." [continues 983 words]
