The Lincoln Police Department's four DARE officers are getting into its community's classrooms for the annual DARE program.

Police Chief Joe Meister explains the four DARE officers are what he categorizes as the community engagement team and the annual program is underway at the various grade schools in Lincoln.

Taking a community policing approach is an important priority for him and he feels the DARE program helps in that effort. 

Chief Meister indicates his department is currently still two officers down as they look for staff. The Chief says his department hasn't been immune to the challenges of trying to find staff to patrol the community.