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SPOKANE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE EXPLORER PROGRAM

SPOKANE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE EXPLORER PROGRAMSPOKANE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE EXPLORER PROGRAMSPOKANE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE EXPLORER PROGRAM
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EXPLORER PROGRAM OPEN HOUSE

On March 29th 2023 at 6:00 PM, the Spokane County Sheriff's Office Explorer Program will be hosting an open house event at the Spokane Regional Air Support hangar, located at 5505 E Rutter Ave, Spokane WA 99212. The open house is for young adults interested in learning about the Explorer Program or the Law Enforcement career.

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ABOUT THE EXPLORER PROGRAM

The purpose of the Explorer Program is to teach young adults, between the ages of 16 to 21 years old, about the career field of Law Enforcement, while promoting leadership skills, integrity, respect, honor, and selfless service.

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What we provide

The Spokane County Sheriff's Office Explorer program provides a valuable learning environment in which Explorers gain practical experience and knowledge in the law enforcement career.

Areas of training

  • Criminal law
  • Criminal procedures
  • Traffic stops
  • Firearms training
  • Defensive tactics
  • Defensive driving
  • Report writing 
  • Domestic Violence

These are only some of the training that are offered to the Explorers. Some training can include an instructor from the specialty units within the Sheriff Office such as SWAT, ASU, EOT, and much more.

Eligibility

  • Must be between the ages of 16-21 years old
  • Must have at least a 2.5 accumulative grade point average if attending a school
  • Must have no criminal record of arrest and/or convictions within the last three years
  • Must have no felony conviction
  • Must have a reliable mode of transportation and/or a clear driving record, if licensed
  • Must pass an oral board and background check
  • Must be willing to abide by the program regulations


Explorer meetings

We meet every 1st, 3rd, and 5th (if there is one) Wednesday of each and month (excludes holidays & academy). The meeting location is 1121 W Gardner Ave, Spokane, WA 99260, Department of Emergency management. 


Some meetings may also take place at the range, racetrack, hangar, etc. depending on the training that is being conducted for that day.

Community Events

As an Explorer you will also be able to give back to the community by helping with events such as Holidays and Heroes, Lilac Parade, Bloomsday Run, and much more!

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