Explorers

Explorer Post # 139
"Our best today for a better tomorrow"

The Milledgeville Police Department sponsors an Explorer Program which is part of Learning for Life career education for young adults, both male and female, ages 14 through 20 who have an interest in the law enforcement profession.

The Explorers are taught proper procedures in all aspects of law enforcement. They also attend conferences and competitions throughout the southeast region and provide security for different functions throughout the community.

Some conferences and competitions we have attended are:

	Augusta/Richmond County Sheriff's Office Explorer Competition in Augusta, Georgia
	G8 assisted training in Forsyth, Georgia
	Law Enforcement Explorer Association of Georgia State Competition in Forsyth, Georgia
	M.A.C.E Competition in Smyrna, Georgia
	National Law Enforcement Explorer Conference in Atlanta, Georgia
	Winterfest Explorer Competition in Gatlinburg, Tennessee
	Law Enforcement Explorer Association of Georgia State Competition in Cobb County, Georgia

For a list of Post entry-level requirements and to download an application form, please see below.

To learn more about the Explorer program or if you are interested in joining, please contact Detective James S. Thompson, 478-414-4079.

You may also e-mail the Post at explorers@milledgevillepd.com

NEXT MEETING:

December 02, 2009

5:30 pm - Milledgeville Police Department Detective Bureau Conference Room

Topic: Room Clearing

Instructor: Detective Thompson

Members of Post 139 attended a firearms training course on May 14, 2005 taught by Sergeant Andrew Wood. Members of the Post were taught the fundamentals of handguns safety, proper procedures to use with a handgun, and were given the opportunity to try out their skill.

Click Here For Pictures Of The Explorer Post

Other Featured Classes:

Arson Investigation

Bomb and Explosives

Crime Scene Processing

Crimes Against Children

Death Investigation

Evidence Processing

Firearms Training

High Risk Vehicle Pullover

Impaired Driving

Mechanics of Arrest

Officer Survival

Organized Crime Vice and Gangs

Search and Seizure

Traffic Enforcement

U p c o m i n g E v e n t s

Or view the Upcoming Meetings Page

Download Explorer Post 139 Application Form

Requirements for Entry:

Be Between the ages of 14 and 20

Have no criminal record or background

Be in good standing at school

Be interested in law enforcement as either a career option or as a personal interest

Be in good standing with the Milledgeville Police Department and all of its officers and staff

Not be affiliated with any cults, gangs, or organized crime

Not be affiliated with any other Police Explorer post or unit

Not using any illegal narcotics

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