The Elementary Safety School Program (E.S.S.P.) is a safety, drug and gang prevention and education program for 5th graders in unincorporated communities throughout Fresno County. E.S.S.P. provides instruction in bicycle and pedestrian safety, bullying, drug, tobacco and gang awareness and prevention, firearm safety and, in the process, builds self-esteem. Community Service Officers present the curriculum in Fresno County School District approved literacy-based format.
During the summer of 2003, the Fresno County Sheriff’s Department began exploring options to replace the D.A.R.E. curriculum, which had been in existence since 1983 and was being taught by deputy sheriffs in elementary schools throughout Fresno County. After contacting numerous law enforcement agencies throughout the State of California, the Fresno County Sheriff’s Department selected the Elementary School Safety Program, known by the acronym E.S.S.P. The Elementary School Safety Program was developed by the San Diego Police Department and being presented to 95,000 students in 183 elementary schools in the City of San Diego.During the summer of 2003, the Fresno County Sheriff’s Department began exploring options to replace the D.A.R.E. curriculum, which had been in existence since 1983 and was being taught by deputy sheriffs in elementary schools throughout Fresno County. After contacting numerous law enforcement agencies throughout the State of California, the Fresno County Sheriff’s Department selected the Elementary School Safety Program, known by the acronym E.S.S.P. The Elementary School Safety Program was developed by the San Diego Police Department and being presented to 95,000 students in 183 elementary schools in the City of San Diego.
ESSP Topics Include:
Conflict Resolution • Gang Awareness • Juvenile Law • Drug Awareness • Treating People Fairly • Internet Safety • Firearm Safety • Media Influences
- Biola Elementary School
- Sun Empire Elementary School
- Houghton Kearney Elementary School
- Westside Elementary School
- San Joaquin Elementary School
- Cantua Elementary School
- Tranquility Elementary School
- Helm Elementary School
Schools supported by Rose Slonski
- Caruthers Elementary School
- Burrel Union Elementary School
- Riverdale Elementary School
- Raisin City Elementary School
- Laton Elementary School
- Del Rey Elementary
If you would like more information about E.S.S.P. at one of these elementary schools, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (559) 896-2080