The Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office recognized Benton Intermediate School student Phoebe Caulk for earning second place in the Louisiana D.A.R.E. Officers Association Essay Competition.

Phoebe was first selected as the D.A.R.E. essay winner at Benton Intermediate School during her graduation ceremony before advancing to represent Bossier Parish in the statewide competition. Her essay earned second-place honors among entries submitted from multiple parishes across Louisiana.

To recognize her achievement, Bossier Parish Sheriff Julian Whittington presented Phoebe with a $75 award on behalf of the D.A.R.E. program.

The presentation also included the debut of the Sheriff’s Office’s new D.A.R.E. mascot, DAREN the Lion, who joined Sheriff Whittington and D.A.R.E. Coordinator Deputy Cedric Payne in celebrating the accomplishment. Benton Intermediate School Resource Officer Deputy Brown was also present to congratulate Phoebe.

The Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office praised Phoebe for her dedication and hard work, noting that her success reflects the values promoted through the D.A.R.E. program and expressing confidence in her future accomplishments.