Stoddard County Deputy named D.A.R.E. International Officer of the Year

STODDARD COUNTY, Mo., (KBSI) — Gov. Mike Kehoe on Tuesday recognized Stoddard County Sheriff’s Deputy Lori O’Dell for being named the 2025 D.A.R.E. America International Officer of the Year.

O’Dell has served as a D.A.R.E. officer for 20 years and is credited with expanding the drug prevention and education program to all seven schools in Stoddard County.

“Congratulations, Deputy O’Dell,” Kehoe said in a statement.