Members of the Gwinnett County Police Explorer Program go through an intensive academy similar to that given to the recruits of the Gwinnett County Police Department. Classes include accident investigation, traffic stops, criminal law, and forensic investigations. All classes are taught by qualified instructors, many of whom are employed within these special divisions. Classes consist of both classroom learning and practical exercises that allows Explorers to work hand in hand with the Gwinnett County Police Department.

Goals

The Explorer program provides a community service organization for anyone interested in a law enforcement career and to allow young men and women to better understand the role of law enforcement in today's society. The Explorer Post also provides members with training and experience in leadership, teamwork and positive self-confidence. By identifying interested youth and exposing them to police work, the Explorer Post is used to attract possible officers of tomorrow.

Explorers will compete in numerous law enforcement events throughout Georgia and a National competition in Gatlinburg Tennessee. These competitions consist of building searches, firearms, felony traffic stops, and crime scene processing.

Field Trips

Explorers tour the facilities of the Gwinnett Police Department (Accident Investigations, Criminal Investigations, ID, Records, Gwinnett County Jail, Aviation, K-9, and more), as well as learn the importance of each unit.E

Explorer Post 552

The Gwinnett County Police Crime Prevention Unit hosts and supports Explorer Post 552 which is sponsored by "Learning For Life" of the Boy Scouts of America. The Gwinnett County Police Dept. provides the training and equipment used by the Explorer Post. The Post is run and organized by Post members and advised by members of the Gwinnett County Police Dept. A one time fee of only $60 per member is for equipment and training.

Weekly Meetings

Explorer meetings are held every Thursday from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at the Gwinnett County East Precinct and Crime Prevention Unit at 2273 Alcovy Road, just off of Hwy 316 (University Parkway) and Harbins Road.  Classes and practical exercises included:

• Criminal and Traffic Law
• Traffic Stops -Domestic Violence
• Investigations
• Officer Survival
• Crime Scene-Mobile Field Force
• Arrests-Defensive Tactics
• Searches
• Personal Communication

Public Service

In addition to classes, scenarios and training, Explorers have the opportunity to work with various community programs and organizations. Because helping the community is a vital role of a police officer, Explorers will be given many opportunities to serve and help the public.

Membership Requirements*

Anyone between the ages of 14-21* No criminal record* Advisor interview* One time only $60 enrollment and equipment fee

Call Todd Topor at 770.338.4170 ext. 5754
or e-mail your name, address and phone number to: Todd.Topor@gwinnettcounty.com

Gwinnett County Police
Crime Prevention Unit
2273 Alcovy Rd.
Dacula, GA  30019
770.338.4170

We require an application be completed prior to admittance. We also perform a background check on all applicants.