From The Tribune staff reportsMOODY — Around 200 fifth grade students at Moody Middle School will begin instruction on the curriculum implemented by L.E.A.D. (Law Enforcement Against Drugs & Violence), a nationwide nonprofit that works with communities to help students understand the dangers of drugs and violence on Sept. 20. Students will be instructed by Jason Townes of Moody Police Department, the first School Resource Officer (SRO) at his department who’s been trained to teach the proven effective curriculum implemented by L.E.A.D. During the school day, fifth graders in Moody will learn about the risks of drugs and violence as well as how to set attainable goals, manage their emotions and make wise decisions. instructor, helping us with our goal of advancing police-community relationships, and look forward to seeing the positive impact that L.E.A.D.
