LDOA Purpose
The Louisiana DARE Officers Association supports law enforcement officers involved in the DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program.
Its key purposes are to provide training and resources for officers, facilitate networking and support, promote community outreach initiatives, and advocate for drug prevention policies.
The association aims to enhance the effectiveness of DARE Programs and reduce drug abuse and violence among youth in Louisiana.
Meet the Board Members
Altrice Taylor
President
Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office
24 Years of Law Enforcement / 4 Years as D.A.R.E. Officer
Orleans District
(504) 450-4629
Ryan Smith
Vice-President
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office
27 Years Law Enforcement / 11 Years as D.A.R.E. Officer
Southwest District
(337) 515-0900
Regina Rinaldi
First Vice President
St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office
14 Years of Law Enforcement / 4 Years as D.A.R.E. Officer
Evangeline District
(256) 527-2077
Tyra Mayeux
Treasurer
Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office
13 Years of Law Enforcement / 8 Years as D.A.R.E. Officer
Red River District
(318) 500-0420
Natasha Jones
Secretary
DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office
22 years of Law Enforcement / 8 years as D.A.R.E. Officer
Northwest District
(318) 349-5905
John Carr Jr.
Sergeant at Arms
Baton Rouge City Constable’s Office
26 Years of Law Enforcement / 19 Years as D.A.R.E. Officer
Capital District
(225) 931-7961
Chris Crawford
Member at Large
Richland Parish Sheriff’s Office
13 Years of Law Enforcement / 11 Years as D.A.R.E. Officer
North Delta District
(318) 614-7372
Kirby Dawson
Statewide Representative
Shreveport City Marshall
23 Years of Law Enforcement / 11 Years as D.A.R.E. Officer
(318) 458-7263
Lisa Jackson
Past President
St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office
33 Years of Law Enforcement / 16 Years as D.A.R. E. Officer
Metropolitan District
(504) 314-1976
Shannon Ruiz
Educational Advisor
J.F. Gauthier Elementary School
Captain Randy Aguillard
State Director
Capital District
(225) 239-7846
The 34th Annual L.D.O.A. Training Conference
July 14th - 18th, 2025
The Higgins Hotel New Orleans
1000 Magazine Street New Orleans, La