the explorer program is a program for kids 14 to 21 years of age who have an interest in law enforcement doesn't mean they want to be a cop but they have an interest in what we do

we basically do a mini academy so combination of presentations from officers demonstrations and the key thing is hands-on scenarios

every explorer I always talk to um you know when or people who have been explorers they said it's the wonders for their self-confidence for their abilities to handle situations and me and work with other people and work on a team so it really is a worthy endeavor

we are very active in our community we have volunteer events every month whether that's the big ones like a week-long 3M golf tournament or they're helping our park and rec department...I think it's important that we instill those values in the kids too so they realize that we're more than just the police officers on the street stopping cars We are a big part of our community

everything we learn here is applicable both in the policing world but also just in real life how to deal with people in crises in your own life how to uh defuse stressful situations how to stay calm under pressure how to be a good leader