218. Nick DeMauro | LEAD Law Enforcement Against Drugs and Violence

218. Nick DeMauro | LEAD Law Enforcement Against Drugs and Violence

High Truths on Drugs and Addiction

School based prevention education is one of the pillars to tackling the drug crisis along with treatment and supply. LEAD is a key partner in this effort. Nick DeMauro is the Executive Director of Law Enforcement Against Drugs and Violence (L.E.A.D.)  Under Nick’s leadership, L.E.A.D. has grown to be the country’s leading organization teaching first responders and community leaders how to effectively teach anti-drug and anti-bullying to students.    After earning a degree in Human Services, he joined the New Milford NJ police force, becoming the youngest detective in the agency’s history and launching its juvenile division being awarded two Police Officer of the Year Awards  Sensing the importance of the issue of substance abuse among youth, Mr. DeMauro’s  career path led to his appointment as in international executive in  a drug prevention program (DARE). In New Jersey, over 17 years, he built the largest law enforcement school based statewide charitable organization in the United States. His commitment to positive student outcomes fostered a dedicated vision and goal for law enforcement agencies to provide evidence based, proven effective curricula in the context of comprehensive programming.  In 2015, he was appointed Executive Director and CEO of L.E.A.D. (Law Enforcement Against Drugs and Violence), A New Jersey based national nonprofit organization designed to facilitate all law enforcement drug and violence prevention efforts throughout the United States and beyond.  Recipient of many leadership awards, his passion includes promoting community-based law enforcement efforts to assist communities foster a safe and healthy environment. Mr. DeMauro’s recent appointment to the Board of Directors of Applied Prevention Science International, Inc. is a prime example of his commitment to good prevention science, superior policy and realistic implementation of evidence-based programming.  Mr. DeMauro and his family reside in Belmar NJ and Naples Fla. Each Saturday beginning at Noon, L.E.A.D. guy Nick DeMauro, speaks with experts, educators and law enforcement about important issues affecting you and your children. Tune into AM 970 The Answer for topical information and insight from experts waging the battle against drugs and violence in your community.