The Clarke County Sheriff's Office and DARE America proudly salute this month's Hometown Hero

--Corporal Kenneth Straughter.

Corporal Straughter has taught DARE for five years at Barnett Shoals Elementary School, Chase Street, Fourth Street, Gaines, Timothy and , Winterville.  He has also taught the DARE Middle School Curriculum at Burney Harris Lyons, W.R. Coile, and Hillsman.

He is certified to teach the Parents Curriculum as well.

Corporal Straughter is on the Georgia's DARE Training Staff and is a much valued DARE Mentor.

Corporal Straughter is a Georgia Teens Ride With P.R.I.D.E. (Parents Reducing Incidents of Driver Error) Instructor, Master Trainer, and Car Safety Seat Technician.   He trains other law enforcement and public safety community members in this important concept.   He checks seats and conducts classes at St Mary's Hospital for new mothers.

Corporal Straughter also participates in many Personal/Community organizations that work toward  the philanthropic goals of helping every aspect of our community from the young to the elderly and all in between.  

The Clarke County Sheriff's Office is proud to have Corporal Kenneth Straughter as a valuable member of their staff.  He exemplifies what it means to be a Hometown Hero and a shining example for others to follow.

Click Here to view the D.A.R.E. accolade for Cpl. Straughter