Criminal Justice Information Services - Harrison County Chapter of the Drug Free Clubs of America

2016 Director’s Community Leadership Award Recipient

FBI Director James Comey presents the Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division recipient the Harrison County Chapter of the Drug Free Clubs of America (DFCA) (represented by Steve Dunham) with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 28, 2017.

Steve Dunham accepts the Director’s Community Leadership Award on behalf of the Harrison County Chapter of the Drug Free Clubs of America. Select image to view larger/download

The Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division honors the Harrison County Chapter of the Drug Free Clubs of America (DFCA) for its work in identifying drug-free students, rewarding good choices, and empowering members with effective prevention tools to keep them on track. The DFCA was founded in 2005 by a group of firefighters in the Cincinnati, Ohio area as a solution to the drug abuse problem devastating young lives. By bringing together school, parent, and community efforts, members benefit from an overall positive sense of belonging. The program aims to motivate each student to stay drug free for life.

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Director’s Community Leadership Awards

FBI Director Recognizes Distinguished Community Leaders

In a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 28, 2017, Director James B. Comey recognized the recipients of the 2016 Director’s Community Leadership Award. These leaders, selected by their area FBI field office, have demonstrated outstanding contributions to their local communities through service. The FBI is grateful for the work of each of these individuals and organizations on behalf of their communities.

“This year’s honorees have distinguished themselves in remarkable ways through their hard work, their leadership, and their strength of character," said Director Comey. “Time and again, today's award recipients have put others before themselves.”

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