This is some basic information about Explorers.  If you have a question that is not answered here, please e-mail me.

1. What do Explorers do?
2. Is it only for people who want to be police officers?
3. How do I get more information?

What do Explorers do?

We meet twice a month in the police department classroom to learn about 
police work.  The lessons cover a variety of topics that all police 
officers learn about in the police academy.  Not all meetings will be 
classroom work though.  We will practice traffic stops, building searches, 
handcuffing, and all of the other police skills that we can teach.  
Eventually, Explorers are issued a police-style uniform and will assist full 
time officers with traffic control, parking, crowd control, and other 
routine functions at parades, festivals, ball games, and other special 
events.  We have a ride-along program for Explorers age 16 and over that 
allows Explorers to "shadow" patrol officers and see what a typical day is 
like for us.

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Is it only for people who want to be police officers?

Not necessarily.  It is open to everyone, regardless of career goals, even 
if you are only interested in Exploring as an opportunity to learn about 
your rights, policing in general, or to see if the stuff you see on TV is 
accurate. It is ideal for anyone interested in law enforcement on any 
level.  
If you are interested in the local police, the state troopers, marine 
police, F.B.I., Secret Service, D.E.A., or any other level, this is a good 
place to start.

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How do I get more information?

If you are 15 to 21, (or 14 and finished with the 8th grade) come by one of 
our meetings.  Your parents are welcome to sit in, and we will do our best 
to answer any questions.  The National Explorer program has a great web-site 
you can access through the links page and learn more.  You can call Officer 
Hamrick or Sgt. Sawyer at (251) 928-2385 or e-mail Sgt. Sawyer at 
craig.sawyer@cofairhope.com.

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