Teens Invited Join Police Explorer Post at 6 p.m., West Potomac HS

 NEW Explorer Post Offered in South County

A group of happy Explorers after a day of competitive events in Indiana, summer 2014.

Teens and their parents are invited to learn more about Fairfax County Police Explorer programs at upcoming informational meetings to be held in September 2014. In addition to Post #1742, a new chapter begins this year that will better serve teens in the southern end of Fairfax County, Post #2252.

For teens that have ever considered careers in the challenging field of law enforcement, the Explorers are a good place to start.

Explorers serve police departments and their communities across the country and provide young people with opportunities to learn and practice skills that police officers use on a daily basis. Explorers gain experience in fingerprinting, processing crime scenes, staffing special events and helping officers spread the word about safety and crime prevention.

The informational meetings will include a variety of equipment and police personnel, including the helicopter, K-9 teams, the Dive Team, Animal Control Officers, S.W.A.T. members, and many more.

There is no need to RSVP; attend this once-a-year informational session to learn more about these exciting opportunities:

• South County Explorer Post #2252: 6 p.m., Wednesday, September 24, West Potomac High School Auditorium, 6500 Quander Road, Alexandria, VA 22307
• FCPD Explorer Post #1742, Tuesday, 6 p.m., September 30 Sully District Government Center, 4900 Stonecroft, Blvd., Chantilly, VA 20151

Explorers assist with community events, such as this VIN etching at the Sully District Station.