​Explorer Post 900 Participates In Police Explorer Training

PINELLAS COUNTY, FL -- Seven members of the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office Explorer Post 900 participated in the 2018 Florida Association of Police Explorers Delegates Training. Sept. 28-30 in Seminole County, Florida.

On Saturday, Sept. 28, the Explorers participated in several training scenarios involving traffic stops, trespassing on school property, manufacturing and distribution of moonshine. Explorers also had the opportunity to learn about leadership and "followership" in law enforcement.

On Sunday, Sept. 30, Explorer Sgt. Justin Musick and Explorer Taylor Ford joined more than 22 other Explorers in participating in the pistol competition at the Seminole County gun range.

The Explorer program is geared for teens age 14-19 who have an interest in learning about the law enforcement career field. To learn more about how to join the Explorer program, visit the website or contact Deputy Aly Towne at 727-453-7461.

Images via Pinellas Sheriff

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