The Lake County Sheriff’s Department Law Enforcement Explorer program was established in April of 1977. The program is chartered through the Learning for Life division of the Boy Scouts of America under the direct command of the Lake County Sheriff’s Department.

The Explorer program is for boys and girls who are between the ages of 15 through 20. Law Enforcement exploring is a youth development program that is centered on law enforcement careers.

The Explorers are familiarized with all facets of law enforcement through the classroom as well as hands-on training. The curriculum includes basic patrol techniques, self-defense, report writing, accident investigation and traffic control to name a few. Explorers are also trained in first aid and certified in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation.

They are exposed to several divisions within the department including Investigations, Family Services, Bureau of Identification, Crime Lab, Aviation, Marine, Patrol and Traffic.

Our Explorers assist throughout the year with community events like the Lake County Fair, ORAK Shrine Circus, Boy Scout Jamboree, parades and festivals. They assist with traffic, patrol, lost and found and other duties specified by police officers at the events.

Explorers meet every Thursday at the Sheriff’s department from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

If anyone would like more information on the program contact Detective Chris Poe at 755-3963 or E-mail him at cpoe@lakecountysheriff.com.