(L-R) Michele Leonhart, DEA Administrator, Acting Chief Kevin Kyle, and D.A.R.E. 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 Acting Chief Kevin Kyle, Santa Clara Police Department, Santa Clara, California, 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 Chief Kyle's dedication to the D.A.R.E. program.