Law Enforcement Explorer Program

"America's hope for the future lies in the youth of today." This philosophy led the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) to develop its Explorer Division for career-oriented young adults, ages 14 through 20. Members are referred to as "Explorer" and, while the program is part of the BSA, the Explorer program is distinctively different from scouting. Explorer is a co-educational, young-adult program developed and supervised by local community organizations, businesses and individuals providing an opportunity for young adults to explore a particular career field.

The Beaufort City Police Explorers Program

Explorer Post 222 is sponsored by the Beaufort City Police Department as a community-based policing program. This successful program is designed to educate and involve young men and women in police operations and to interest them in law enforcement functions whether they enter law enforcement field or not.

An as Explorer, young adults have the opportunity to assist the Beaufort City Police Department. Explores can broaden their understanding and firsthand knowledge of the challenges and job skills that make up their community's police service. In addition to gaining a working knowledge of police work, the participants have the opportunity to give of themselves to their community. Although Post 222 is law enforcement oriented, Explorers are volunteers and do no serve as police employees, sworn or civilian.

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