The D.A.R.E. program was developed by the Los Angeles Police Department and is now in wide use in both Canada and the United States.

Currently, through the dedicated efforts of a variety of concerned Canadians, there are approximately 67,104 students being taught the D.A.R.E. program across Canada by 855 active D.A.R.E. Officers..

In New Brunswick alone, there are approximately 5,055 students being taught the D.A.R.E. program.