Law Enforcement Exploring is a nationally known program used to educate high school aged youth, ages 14-20 years old about the career of law enforcement. There are several instances of the program (commonly known as “Explorer Posts”) at agencies all over the United States. Douglas County Sheriff’s Department, Post 104, is an active post, both in the classroom and in our community. We promote professionalism and leadership at every meeting we have. This program is a necessity for any individual that is interested in any career in law enforcement. From traffic enforcement, to drug enforcement. From the CSI unit, to the K-9 unit. From the GBI to the FBI, any prospective career officer is welcome.

Every two weeks, we assemble at the DCSO Law Enforcement facility for the Explorer Meeting. At the meeting, we have classroom instruction, followed by scenario training in areas ranging from traffic stops, and hostage negotiation, to crime scene investigation and domestic problems. The training goes to work when we attend the annual Winterfest Explorer competition in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. There, we compete against other Explorer posts from all over the southeast United States. When we are not competing or training, we are serving the community at local events such as Relay for Life, September Saturdays, and the Douglasville July 4th Parade. Explorers are trained in auto traffic control, radio procedure, and other specialized areas in anticipation for these events.