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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!
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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.
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