Dallas County, AL– Dallas County Deputy Sheriff DeMarcus K Weems is making an impact in Dallas County and Selma Public School System. Former School Board Candidate and Police Chief, Deputy Weems is bringing hope, inspiration, and awareness through this testimony of perseverance, grace, mercy, and love. By partnering with Drug Free Commuities of Dallas County, Deputy Weems has become a beacon of life to our youth.

“I want to thank Drug Free Communities of Dallas County, Dallas County Sheriff Michael Grantham, Dallas County Chief Deputy Sheriff John Hatfield, and Assistant Chief Jonathan T. Cole for the opportunity to advocate the importance of safety, responsibility, and drug awareness to our youth. I have been young, raised in a single parent household, seen first hand how drugs, hate, and poor decisions destroy families” Weems said.

Deputy Weems also speaks to youth about the effects of cyber bullying and how people of all ages are affected. “I was a victim of cyber bullying. There are dier consequences they can afffect you financially, mentally, and emotionally. This is why it is important that the information we put on social media is accurate and true.”

Deputy Weems plans to continue working to make a difference in the community by staying actively engaged and committed to our youth.

The mission on Drug Free Communities of Dallas County is to be a long-term intervention coalition committed to reducing and preventing substance abuse, focused primarily on Dallas County’s youth population through awareness, education and action.

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