ACTIVITY

GULFPORT, FL - POST #995

GULFPORT POLICE EXPLORERS

GULFPORT, FL - POST #995

"Police exploring is for young men and women between the ages of 14 and 19 who are interested in a career in the field of law enforcement."

Explorers participate in weekly meetings for training in topics such as traffic stops, traffic crash investigations, DUI investigations, crime scene investigations, defensive tactics, and crisis intervention. Explorers may also participate in shooting practice and competition on a regular basis using Glock 17 semi-automatic handguns. Explorers serve at local events, providing crowd control and other services. Explorers provide community service in a wide array of specialties including the Police Records and Communications Divisions. After a certain level of training and experience is attained, Explorers will be permitted to ride-along with experienced patrol officers on a regular basis.

In addition to service within the police department explorers are active in the community. Explorers assist in community service projects such as the Community Safety Fair (pictured above) and the Clam Bayou Clean-up (pictured right). Explorers provide tutoring for students at the Gulfport Rec Center on a weekly basis. Explorers take on other community service projects as they become available (for example National Night Out, City of Gulfport events, and Boca Ciega High School events).

Explorers participate in quarterly statewide meetings and competitions that may be held anywhere in Florida. These meetings are coordinated by the Florida Association of Police Explorers (FAPE). The next meeting will be held in Winter Haven.

Gulfport Police Explorer Post #995

2401 53rd Street South

Gulfport, FL 33707

(727) 893-1030

EXPLORER ACTIVITY

Explorers participating in a Community Safety Fair, preparing to fingerprint Children and register Bicycles.

Explorers recieving a trophy for placing 3rd out of 31 teams for the Search and Arrest scenario.

L to R- Judge, Chief Vincent, Capt. Smith, Lt. Hargett, Exp. Hack, Exp. Fritts, Judge.