Dedicated to educating and inspiring youth to live safe, drug-free and violent-free lives, develop and strengthen their character; and

be contributing members of their communities.

  Home
 
 School Assemblies
 
  Assembly Topics
 
  Assembly Fees
 
  Book A Program
 
  Video HIghlights
 
  Print a Flyer
 
  Classroom Visitations
 
  Sponsors

       EnCana USA

 
  Volunteers
 
  Biographies
 
  Testimonials
 
  Photos
 
  Client List
 
  About Strengthen Our

  Youth Foundation

 
  Custom Flyer
 
  Contact Us

 

BIOGRAPHIES

Officer Christopher Bianez

Christopher Bianez has a strong passion for inspiring young people to avoid the negative and destructive consequences of drug abuse and violence.   He has served in leadership roles working with youth for over a decade in volunteer positions and professionally.

Officer Bianez began his law enforcement career with the Plano Police Department in April 1997.  His favorite assignment was being a Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.®) Instructor.  As a  D.A.R.E.® Instructor he taught hundreds of anti-drug and anti-violence lessons each year to thousands of students.  Currently working as a patrol officer, he sees, first-hand, the tragic consequences of drug abuse and violence.  He currently is assigned to the Crime Prevention Unit.  As a crime prevention officer, Bianez helps families, homes and businesses be more secure. 

Christopher recognized the important element of entertainment in educating today’s youth.  He envisioned the program he and Officer Privett now present High-Flying Excitement and a Knockout Message!  This program captivates the students’ attention through trampoline and martial arts demonstrations and delivers an important safety, anti-drug, or anti-violence message.

Christopher was a competitive gymnast and springboard diver in high school and college.  He credits his ability to stay drug-free and stay out of trouble to his involvement with sports.  Christopher received his Bachelors of Science degree in Human Relations and Business. 

Christopher encourages youth to find a positive activity that they can put their heart and soul into, knowing that this can be a safeguard from drugs, violence, and other risky behaviors.  Officer Bianez feels greatly blessed to have the opportunity to share his time, talents, and efforts in strengthening our youth’s commitment to stay drug and violent-free!

 

Sergeant Lindy Privett

Lindy Privett has been a police officer since January 1986.  He is currently a sergeant with the Plano Police Department and works in the Patrol Services Division.  He has served as a training officer and detective as well as a Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.®) Instructor.  Sergeant Privett is the supervisor over the Crime Prevention Unit, which serves as a centralized source of assistance, helping families, homes, and businesses be more secure.

Privett has been training in martial arts since 1983.  He has trained in several styles including Aikido, JuJitsu and Yaun Wha Ryu (a Korean Karate Style).  He has competed in numerous tournaments and has won State and World Championships, including the 2000 World Police Olympics – Black Belt Weapons Division (Master Division) Gold Medal.  In 2004 he won the Texas Police Olympics – Black Belt Weapons Division (Master Division) Gold Medal.  Lindy received his Bachelors of Science degree in Criminal Justice from University of North Texas.

Sergeant Privett believes in the importance of kids finding positive activities in which to be involved so it will keep them away from negative choices and activities.