The Sheriff's
Department Explorer Program -- sponsored in cooperation with Boy
Scouts of America -- provides an excellent opportunity for young
men and women who are considering law enforcement as a career.
These young
people, who range in age from 16 to 21 are a volunteer force,
each giving at least 20 hours a month to the program. They are
supervised by a Deputy Sheriff.
Explorers
attend a condensed version of the Academy and purchase their own
uniforms. At the Santee Station, the Explorers gain experience
with ride-along observation assignments and additional training
with the regular deputies. They also provide assistance in the
administrative office by answering telephones, filing and learning
office procedures.
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