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Explorer Post 601


The Richland County Sheriff’s Department recognizes a need to build strong rapport and professional relationships with area youth.

Chartered by the Boy Scouts of America, Explorer Post 601 is a function of the Sheriff’s Department that puts young people, who are interested in law enforcement, in direct contact with Deputies.

What is an Explorer Post?

An Explorer Post is fundamentally a Scout group for young adults, male or female, who are between 14 and 21 years of age and have completed the eighth grade.

The mission of Exploring is to help young people mature at this particular stage of their lives to prepare them to become responsible and caring adults. This is done through a program of activities that helps youth pursue their special interests.

What do Explorers do?

Explorer Post 601 meets twice a month. At these meetings, Explorers are instructed on different topics related to the law enforcement field including: conducting traffic stops; completing paperwork; investigating traffic collisions; serving warrants; legal knowledge; and physical fitness.

Explorers get hands on experience through a variety of scenarios acted out be other Explorers and Post Advisors. Much of the training and instruction is in preparation for the yearly SCALE (South Carolina Association of Law Enforcement Explorers) competition which is held during the summer months.

How do I become an Explorer?

If you have completed the eighth grade and are between 14 and 21 years old, and are interested in the field of Law Enforcement, you may qualify to become a member of Explorer Post 601. You must have good moral character and be motivated to learn and participate.

After a prospective member completes an application, a limited background check is done. Within four meetings of the application, the prospective member is voted on by the existing Post members.

To receive an application contact a Post Advisor by calling the Richland County Sheriff’s Department at (803) 576-3000 or send an e-mail request to the Advisor.

 

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