Press Release

Straight Talk Outreach Program (S.T.O.P.)

Date:

11/7/2008

Summary:

The Yuma Police Department in cooperation with Yuma School District #70, will be hosting several presentations by Dale “Mad Dog” Messmer on “Smart Choices for Young Futures” based on his Straight Talk Outreach Program or S.T.O.P.

Contact:

Officer Clint NorredPolice Officer - Public Information OfficerQuality Assurance
 

The Yuma Police Department in cooperation with Yuma School District #70, will be hosting several presentations by Dale “Mad Dog” Messmer on “Smart Choices for Young Futures” based on his Straight Talk Outreach Program or S.T.O.P.

Dale “Mad Dog” Messmer’s Straight Talk Outreach Program has garnered the endorsement and support of a multitude of law enforcement agencies, juvenile courts and educational systems across the United States. “Mad Dog” is an ex-con telling the kids like it is. His aim is to save young people from the dangers of drugs, gangs and violence.  “Mad Dog” informs his audience about the harsh and brutal realities of life behind bars.

Presentations for school faculty & students will begin on Monday, November 10th through Thursday November 13th and will occur at Cibola High School, Gila Ridge High School, Aztec High School and Kofa High School.

If the local media is interested in attending any of the presentations, please contact Officer Clint Norred to make arrangements to set-up your equipment, prior to the scheduled event. You will have an opportunity to interview YPD Officer Louis Gutierrez and other school officials. If members of the media would like to schedule an interview with Dale “Mad Dog” Messmer prior to the public presentation, please contact Officer Clint Norred.

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