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About L.E.A.D. Inc. (Law Enforcement Against Drugs & Violence) L.E.A.D. (Law Enforcement Against Drugs & Violence) empowers law enforcement agencies to take the lead in evidence-based, community-focused prevention education—where it counts most: in classrooms and communities. Through direct instruction, trained officers, educators, and prevention counselors deliver engaging, age-appropriate lessons that help youth build the confidence and skills they need to make healthy choices, resist drugs and violence, and thrive in school and life. Today, L.E.A.D. is active across the country with more than 6,000 certified instructors. By placing prevention at the center of community policing, L.E.A.D. strengthens vital relationships among police, schools, and families, positioning officers as trusted mentors who connect with students in positive, non-enforcement roles. Officers trained through L.E.A.D. receive practical, hands-on instruction—no teaching background is required—and benefit from comprehensive, ongoing support to ensure program fidelity, sustainable implementation, and measurable outcomes. The L.E.A.D. approach makes community engagement a daily reality. By becoming a familiar, positive presence in schools, officers help improve public perception, build trust with students and parents, and foster safer, stronger communities. Partnerships with the National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO) and National Night Out further extend an agency’s community reach, helping law enforcement forge meaningful connections that go beyond the classroom. School districts benefit from L.E.A.D.’s commitment to evidence-based programming that aligns with National and State Health Education Standards, Social Emotional Learning frameworks, and the American School Counselor Association’s recommended practices. L.E.A.D.’s approved Too Good curricula, delivered from kindergarten through high school, fit seamlessly into school schedules and are ideally suited for health, physical education, or advisory periods. By pairing police officers with students in a safe, supportive learning environment, schools strengthen their climate and culture, providing students with skills that go well beyond the classroom. L.E.A.D.’s approved Too Good curricula have undergone rigorous, independent evaluations and are recognized on the National Registry of Evidence-Based Programs and Practices, rated as a Model Program by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, and listed in the What Works Clearinghouse for demonstrating positive impacts on youth behavior. Fully scripted lessons include classroom management tools, cooperative learning activities, and pre- and post-assessments to measure students’ progress in setting goals, making responsible decisions, managing emotions, communicating effectively, and building healthy relationships. For more than a decade, L.E.A.D. has helped schools and law enforcement agencies unite families, students, and community stakeholders in a shared commitment to prevention, safety, and youth development. By reducing risk factors for substance misuse and violence, promoting resilience, and enhancing trust between youth and law enforcement, L.E.A.D. represents a proven strategy for creating safer schools and communities across the country. Whether you are a police chief seeking to expand your agency’s impact, a school district searching for a trusted prevention partner, or a community group ready to invest in meaningful change, L.E.A.D. delivers the training, tools, and support needed to make prevention possible—one classroom, one student, and one community at a time.