Overview
L.E.A.D. (Law Enforcement Against Drugs & Violence) equips law enforcement to deliver proven, community-focused prevention education where it matters most—directly in classrooms and neighborhoods. Trained officers, educators, and prevention specialists teach engaging, age-appropriate lessons that give youth the skills and confidence to make healthy choices, resist drugs and violence, and thrive.
With more than 6,000 certified instructors nationwide, L.E.A.D. strengthens trust between police, schools, and families by positioning officers in positive, non-enforcement roles. No teaching background is required—officers receive hands-on training, ongoing support, and evidence-based materials to ensure measurable results and sustainable impact.
By making prevention a daily reality, L.E.A.D. improves public perception, builds stronger school climates, and fosters safer communities. Partnerships with national organizations expand an agency’s reach far beyond the classroom, while alignment with national standards ensures lessons fit seamlessly into school schedules from kindergarten through high school.
For over a decade, L.E.A.D. has united law enforcement, schools, and community partners in a shared mission: to prevent substance misuse and violence, promote resilience, and create lasting connections that change lives—one student, one classroom, and one community at a time.
We provide resources and educational programs to communities and organizations supporting law enforcement initiatives and services.