Who:
Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office
Patrol Operations Bureau
-Explorer Post 900

Florida Association of Police Explorers

What:
The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Explorer Post 900 recently participated in the 2019 Florida Association of Police Explorers (F.A.P.E.) Delegates Training.

When:
The training and competition took place from January 19-20, 2019.

Where:
The 2019 Florida Association of Police Explorers Delegate training was held in Tallahassee, Florida. 

Why/How:
Twenty-four members of the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Explorer Post 900 participated in the Florida Association of Police Explorers (F.A.P.E.) training event and pistol competition in Tallahassee, Florida. 

On Saturday, January 19, 2019, the explorers received training by participating in several scenarios to include traffic stops, how to handle suicidal subjects, and an officer down situation. The explorers also received a presentation on active shooter tactics and discussed the recent Marjory Stoneman Douglas Commission Report. 

On Sunday, January 20, 2019, four of the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office explorers participated in the pistol competition at the Talon gun range.  Over 30 explorers participated in the shooting competition and Post 900 Explorer Sergeant Justin Musick placed as the Top Shooter Overall for the competition.

We are very proud of the efforts of our members of Post 900 during this Delegate’s training. 

The explorer program is geared for teens 14-19 that have an interest in learning about the law enforcement career field.  To learn more about how to join the explorer program please visit our website at www.pcsoweb.com/explorer-post-900 or contact Deputy Aly Extine at 727-453-7461.