Police Explorers Compete in Gatlinburg

Participants in the Dalton Police Department's Law Enforcement Explorer Program recently competed at Winterfest in Gatlinburg, TN.  Approximately 175 law enforcement teams from Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, Florida, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia took part in the competition.  Our team competed in three different events: Room Search, Escaped Inmate and DUI Traffic Stop.  We placed 2nd in Room Search, 5th in Escaped Inmate and 15th in DUI.

The Law Enforcement Explorer Program allows young men and women to gain training and experience in the law enforcement field.  The program also provides opportunities for community involvement and development.  Program activities center around law enforcement training, organized recreational activities and competitive events.

Qualifications:

• Must be 14 to 20 years of age
• Must maintain at least a "C" average, and must remain in school until graduation or obtain a GED
• Must attend regularly scheduled meetings, including physical training

Some events the explorers participate in include local parades, fireworks shows and charity fund raisers.  For information on becoming a member of the Explorer Program contact Officer David Saylors or Officer James Mills at the police department.

Officers David Saylors & James Mills with the Explorers in Gatlinburg, TN