Exploring is for young men and women aged 14 through 21. The intent of Law Enforcement Exploring is to educate and involve youth in Law Enforcement operations and to interest them in Law Enforcement functions whether they enter a career in Law Enforcement or not.
 

Explorers can volunteer at community events, perform security work, direct traffic, finger print small children, and help with Crime Prevention Programs.


Explorers can also learn first hand, how Deputies do their jobs. Deputies and Detectives with special skills are invited to meetings to explain how the different divisions of the Sheriff's Office operate.


Explorers are allowed to sit in the Communications Center, at the Booking Desk of the jail and, after completing appropriate training, are allowed to ride on patrol with a Deputy.

Working Together Anything Can Be Accomplished

Explorers participate in a variety of programs and projects featuring safety, training and service, to include:
- The History of Law Enforcement
- Introduction of Law Enforcement
- Patrol Procedures
- Traffic Control
- Accident Investigation and Forms
- Criminal Investigation
- Crime Scene Investigation
- Search and Arrest Procedure
- Crowd Control Procedures