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
Lisa Jackson
President
St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office
32 Years of Law Enforcement / 15 Years as D.A.R.E. Officer
(504) 314-1976
Altrice Taylor
Vice-President
Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office
23 Years Law Enforcement / 3 Years as D.A.R.E. Officer
Orleans District
(504) 450-4629
Ryan Smith
First Vice President
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office
26 Years of Law Enforcement / 10 Years as D.A.R.E. Officer
(337)515-0900
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
Regina Rinaldi
Secretary
St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office
13 years of Law Enforcement / 4 years as D.A.R.E. Officer
(256) 527-2077
Leticia Ware
Sergeant at Arms
East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office
23 Years of Law Enforcement / 5 Years as D.A.R.E. Officer
(225)405-5571
Chris Crawford
Member at Large
Richland Parish Sheriff’s Office
12 Years of Law Enforcement / 10 Years as D.A.R.E. Officer
North Delta District
(318)614-7372
Rebekah Thierry
Statewide Representative
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office
8 Years of Law Enforcement / 3 Years as D.A.R.E. Officer
(713)443-4898
Jason Jones
Past President
Shreveport Police Department
18 Years of Law Enforcement / 14 Years as D.A.R. E. Officer / 7 Years as D.A.R.E. Mentor
Northwest District
(318) 613-7395
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