05/30/2026
Last week, the 5th grade students from Forrestdale School celebrated the culmination of their LEAD program. Law Enforcement Against Drugs is a police officer driven curriculum where students get to learn firsthand from our officers about the dangers of alcohol, drugs, and ni****ne. Additionally, students learn how to communicate effectively, make smart decisions, and learn the dangers of giving in to peer pressure.
This year’s outstanding guest speaker was Val Barnaby, a sports trainer and owner of ESSA sports training. He delivered a great message to the kids about having a dream and working hard to make it happen.
Special thank you to our guest speaker, Mr. Barnaby, to our instructors: Sgt. Dougherty, Sgt. Torres, Det. Lehner and Ptl. Orozco. Thank you to the Health teacher, Mrs. Gordon, and to the Forrestdale School staff and administration for their unwavering support of Rumson PD and this important program.