Who:
Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office
Patrol Operations Bureau
-Explorer Post 900

Florida Association of Police Explorers

What:
The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Explorer Post 900 recently participated in the 2018 Florida Association of Police Explorers (F.A.P.E.) Delegates Training.

When:
The training and competition took place from April 20-22, 2018.

Where:
The 2018 Florida Association of Police Explorers Delegate training was held in Lakeland, Florida. 

Why/How:
10 members of the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Explorer Post #900 participated in the Florida Association of Police Explorers (FAPE) in Lakeland, Florida.  On Saturday, April 21^st, the explorers participated in several training scenarios involving domestic violence and active attacker.  Explorers also had the opportunity to learn how drones, robotics and hostage negotiation technology are helping law enforcement. 

On Sunday, April 22^nd, explorers participated in the pistol competition at the Lakeland Police Department gun range.  Over 30 explorers participated in the shooting competition.  We are proud to acknowledge that Explorer Corporal Justin Musick took 1^st Place in the Marksman Division.

We are very proud of the efforts of our members of Post 900 during this Delegate’s training. 

The explorer program is geared for teens 14-19 that have an interest in learning about the law enforcement career field.  To learn more about how to join the explorer program please visit our website at www.pcsoweb.com/explorer-post-900 or contact Deputy Aly Towne at 727-453-7461.