Explorer Program

Gwinnett County Law Enforcement Explorers

Purpose: The Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Department Explorer Program was developed to educate and involve youth in Law Enforcement Operations in order to interest them in possible Law Enforcement careers and to build mutual understanding. The educational aspect provides knowledge of the Law Enforcement function in their community, whether they enter the career of law enforcement or not. The Explorer Program establishes an awareness of the complexities of police service through their active involvement. While law enforcement personnel remain the key to success, other reliable citizens can also become involved in the Exploring program.

What is Law Enforcement Exploring?
This program, in conjunction with the Boy Scouts of America, is a co-educational program developed to provide young adults with opportunities to explore law enforcement. Young adults, ages 14 thru 20, who maintain a “C” average or better in school are eligible to participate.

The Law Enforcement Explorer program will provide young men and women with a unique educational experience by providing the members with basic knowledge of the field of law enforcement. Members will receive instruction in all phases of law enforcement - including criminal law, criminal investigation, traffic law, traffic control and direction, accident investigation, crime prevention, juvenile delinquency - and other fields which are an integral part of law enforcement.

The Law Enforcement Explorers program has three main themes:

To further the Explorer’s education
To encourage the Explorer’s participation in a rewarding and productive service activity
To enhance the Explorer’s preparation for future roles as citizens, community members, leaders and for future law enforcement careers.

For further information regarding the Law Enforcement Explorers Program, please contact one of the following Deputy Advisors by clicking on the name below to email them or call 770-619-6531 or 770-652-7642:

Capt. T. Gatson, Sgt. A. Smith, Deputy T.E. Smith, & Deputy J. Covert