(L-R) DEA Administrator Michele Leonhart, Sheriff Ted G. Kamatchus and DARE America President and CEO Charlie Parsons

For the numerous contributions to the children of his community, it is an honor to announce the selection of Sheriff Ted G. Kamatchus, Marshall County Sheriff's Office, Marshalltown Iowa, as this year’s recipient of the DEA/D.A.R.E. America Law Enforcement Executive of the Year Award.

A world without drugs and violence where young people can seize every opportunity to succeed describes Sheriff Kamatchus dedication to the D.A.R.E. program.