Explorer post 409

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Explorer Post 409 is a law enforcement exploring program that is part of Learning for Life[1] and the Boy Scouts of America[2]. This page is dedicated to the members of Post 409 so that in times of emergency they can say to other Posts around Florida, "Well, at least we have a Wikipedia page."

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[edit] Overview

Explorer Post 409 was created in 1984 and chartered by the Boy Scouts of America and is part of the Hernando County Sheriff's Office[3]. Located in Brooksville, Florida, the Explorer Post is a youth program targeted toward teenagers who are deciding to enter the law enforcement field. The intent of the program is to educate and involve youthes in law enforcement practices and functions to attain knowledge of said practices for both a career in law enforcement and for the yearly Florida Sheriff's Explorer Association States Conference[4].

[edit] Functions

Explorer Post 409 uses a variety of hands-on techniques that deal with any aspect of law enforcement. A few training lessons include Unknown Risk Traffic stop, Active shooter, Building Searches, and Crime scene. Training is part of every Post 409 meeting and the material learned is especially used for the State Conference where members from different posts compete in events from the training learned throughout the year.

[edit] Membership

To become a Post 409 Explorer, the applicant must pass all of the requirements in order to become an Explorer. [5] The applicant must be 14 and have completed the 8th grade and can continue being an explorer until they are 21; they must attend three consecutive meetings to be able to attend his or her oral interview where ranking officers decide whether or not the applicant can become an Explorer; and the applicant must maintain a "C" average in school in order to continue being an Explorer. A backgrond check may be run on an applicant.

[edit] Meetings

Explorer Post 409 usually meets every other Tuesday at the local sheriff's office for three house from 1700hrs until 2000hrs. [6] A meeting usually consists of opening the meeting, saying the Pledge of Allegience, Attendance, Uniform Inspection, New and Old Business, Training, Debreifing, and a Closing of the meeting. At least two breaks are given throughout the three hours and sometimes food is served.

Meetings are held throughout the entire year; although, with some exceptions like holidays including Christmas and Thanksgiving. Special meetings are also sometimes replaced by regular meetings. An informal meeting for training, a special detail on a meeting night, or a party are a few examples.

Uniforms are giving to all members of Post 409 and are expected to keep their appearances neat per the Explorer handbook. Uniform inspections are part of a meeting to ensure that members are meeting the uniform standards.

[edit] Details

Details are community events that Post 409 help out with. Most of Post 409's budget comes from events such as the yearly Hernando County Fair and Rodeo. Post 409 also hosts, along with the Hernando County Sheriff's Office Youth Education Services, a yearly golf tournament to help raise money. [7] Post 409's budget helps to buy new training equipment such as handcuffs and radios, and also new equipment for details such as bicycles, reflective vests, and lighted wands. The equipment helps Explorers to park cars.

Post 409 does not do vallet parking, but helps to create parking lots in grassy areas, runways, and concrete areas that do not have lines to let people park themselves. Explorers also help guide handicapped parkers to closer locations near the entrance, collect money, and make sure that parking is a success.

[edit] Rankings

Post 409 presently has two squads which divide the group into teams. Alpha and Bravo squads each have their own Sergeant and Corporal as well as the different Explorers. The Post has a Special Order Sergeant, a Lieutenant, and a Captain.

As the Post will continue to grow, the Advisors will take under consideration the idea of adding more squads as they are deemed necessary.

[edit] Advisors

The Post has five active Advisors who help out during meetings with teaching Explorers and during details to ensure their safety. The Advisors are from different backgrounds of Law Enforcement and each can provide different training expertise which help Explorers to build their own training.

Advisors are the key to making Explorer Post 409 a success.

[edit] FSEA Conference 2007

Explorer Post 409 participated in the 2007 FSEA Conference during the weeks of June 24, 2007 which was sponsored by the Lake County Sheriff's Explorers in Howie in the Hills, Florida. Post 409 placed in four of the five competitive events. [8]They placed 3rd in Domestic Crisis; 3rd in Building Searches, 2nd in Bomb Threat Response; and 1st in Crime Scene.

[edit] Media

The Explorer Post has their own website[9], Yahoo groups page, and recently, a You Tube channel[10].

[edit] References

  1. ^ http://www.learning-for-life.org/exploring/lawenforcement/
  2. ^ http://www.scouting.org/
  3. ^ http://www.hernandosheriff.org/Programs/Explorers/
  4. ^ http://www.fsea.us
  5. ^ http://www.explorerpost409.com/4436.html
  6. ^ http://www.explorerpost409.com/6901.html
  7. ^ http://www.sptimes.com/2008/02/12/Hernando/Guild_says_it_s_okay_.shtml
  8. ^ http://www.explorerpost409.com/21101.html
  9. ^ http://www.explorerpost409.com
  10. ^ http://www.youtube.com/post409