MPD Explorers Honored

Monday night the Muskego Police Department held its citizen and police awards ceremony at City Hall.  Along with the adults who demonstrated 'the right stuff' in helping others, a younger group was also present for their accomplishments.

Lt. David Constantineau praised the group for their dedication in learning and applying what they've learned in various competitions.  Tactical response, conflict resolution, crime scene, mock trials and physical agility are all areas of competition posts compete in, with the Muskego post taking first at a competition in Hartford early in the year.

"We have former explorers who are now moving into the law enforcement field, applying for and earning employment in the law enforcement field," Constantineau, who is the Post's head advisor, said.  "We also have older explorers who help to guide younger, less experienced explorers. The result is young people entering the work field, confident in their abilities. I could not be prouder of them."

The Explorers were formed in Muskego in the spring of 2003 and is open to young men and women ages 14 to 20 who have an interest in particular fields such as law enforcement. It is a program of the Boy Scouts of America, and aims toeducate and involve teens in police operations, and to interest them in law enforcement whether they enter police work or not. 

Muskego's Explorer Post #128 chose its designation in honor of the 128th Security Forces Squadron of the Wisconsin Air National Guard.  Two 'graduates' from the program, Luke Olson and Amy Karfonta, both of whom are looking at related careers in law enforcement as they enter college, were recognized Monday night, along with other members who had received new rankings in the program.Explorer Robert Strandt was promoted to Post Captain, explorer Nathan Banks to Post Lieutenant, and explorer Riley Schmidt to Post Sergeant.