Explorers Post 2247

Explorers Post 2247 was founded in 2018. The post number honors Deputy William Gentry, whose brother, Kevin, is a School Resource Deputy and one of the Explorers coordinators.
The Explorers program is designed to give students who may have an interest in a law enforcement career a hands-on experience and a window to the inner workings of law enforcement agencies. Some of the things Explorers get to experience are:
- Firearms training
- First Aid training
- Vehicle Operations
- Defensive Tactics
- Crime Scene Techniques
- Traffic Stops
- Traffic Control
- Physical training
- Patrol functions
- Communications (Dispatch)
- Accident investigations
- Court Related Services
- Arrest procedures
- Crime prevention
- Honor Guard
- Paramilitary Organization
- Detention Functions
- Community Relations and Events
- K-9 training
- Marine patrols
- Search and Rescue
For more information about Explorers Post 2247, contact a School Resource Deputy or call the Sheriff's Office at 863-402-7200.
