Jackson.

Police and US Customs are hoping that Jackson will respond to their campaign in primary schools.

Police Community Relations Officer Sgt. John Dale and Senior Inspector of US Customs Lorraine Kennedy have even sent a tape of their anti-drugs show to the star.

Sgt. Dale explained: "We play his Heal The World record before we do our anti-drugs puppet show for the children in schools around Bermuda.'' Sen. Insp. Kennedy added: "All the children join in the singing without any prompting from us. So we sent a video to Michael and we are waiting to see if he will respond to our campaign.'' Last week children at West Pembroke School spontaneously sang along with the tape of the song which promotes world peace. The message comes from the 15 minute puppet show which is now supported by Police's Dino the Dinosaur.

Both are aimed at getting the anti-drugs message to Bermuda's youngsters. Sgt.

Dale said: "We have been asking children if they have any questions and some of them say `What do I do if my uncle or my father is taking drugs?' Some of these children are desperate.

"We do not want to be seen to be pushing for information but the children have been saying these things. It is not a case of trying to find out details of drug users but educating and preventing children from getting involved.'' The chairman of the interim steering committee of the National Drug Strategy Mr. Alastair McDonald was present at last week's show to add his support.

JUST SAY NO -- Senior Insp. Lorraine Kennedy and her puppet friend explain that "drugs are bad'' to five-year-old Brenda June Millett of West Pembroke School.