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Released: March 11, 2013 - Monday, 11:25 AM

STOP Program

Contact: Tony CipollaPhone: (805) 781 4547Date and time of incident: 3-29-13, 6-9 PMPlace of Occurrence: Sheriff's Office, Lowgren Auditorium, 1585 Kansas Avenue, San Luis ObispoVictim Information: N/ASuspect Information: N/AThe San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office is now accepting applications for its Sheriff's Teen Outreach Program (STOP) presentation that will be held on 3-29-13 at the Sheriff's Office Lowgren Auditorium. The objective of the program is to reach out to at-risk youth and students to provide insight into the realities of substance abuse, criminal lifestyles, gang involvement and consequences of poor decisions. Inmates are given the opportunity to speak about their experiences and will address common misconceptions among young people about criminal lifestyles. Parents of at-risk teenagers are encouraged to apply and then invited to join them on the night of the presentation. Space is limited for teenagers and their parents. To apply, and for more information, contact Lt. Michelle Cole at 788-2103.