RED RIBBON WEEK
PLEASE JOIN THE CALISTOGA POLICE DEPARTMENT ALONG WITH THE CALISTOGA JOINT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT IN PARTICIPATING AND CELEBRATING IN “RED RIBBON WEEK” OCTOBER 23-31, 2008
“WORKING TOWARDS A DRUG-FREE CALISTOGA” RED RIBBON WEEK
THE STORY BEHIND THE SYMBOL: Enrique “Kiki” Camarena grew up dreaming about making a difference. He worked his way through college, served in the Marines and became a Police Officer. RED RIBBON WEEK
Enrique “Kiki” Camarena RED RIBBON WEEK
Camarena joined the D.E.A. (DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION) to try and make a difference in the war on drugs. On Feb. 7th, 1985 he left his office to meet his wife for lunch while under cover in Mexico. He was kidnapped by 5 men and his body was found a month later in a shallow grave. He was found to be tortured to death. RED RIBBON WEEK
In 1988 the U.S. Congress proclaimed the first Red Ribbon Week supporting the cause that “Kiki” had given his life for. It is one of the first times that ribbons were used to support a cause, the fight against drugs. Now ribbons are used all the time to show support such as, fights against diseases, and support our military. RED RIBBON WEEK
WHAT CAN YOU DO TO SUPPORT? 1. Wear a red ribbon during the week to show your support. 2. Get involved in positive activities with youth during Red Ribbon Week. 3. Volunteer at Red Ribbon events at your local schools. 4. Talk to your children about avoiding drugs and how to handle the peer pressure they may encounter. RED RIBBON WEEK
STUDENT INVOLEMENT IN PAST YEARS: RED RIBBON WEEK
WHAT TO LOOK FORWARD TO IN CALISTOGA DURING OCTOBER 23-31ST.
• A wall climb in the gym of the High School. • Free Ribbons to show your support. • A presentation at the Elementary School. RED RIBBON WEEK
THE POLICE STATION SAY’
S, “WEAR YOUR RIBBON”!!