The Winter Springs Police Department Explorer Post #708 is a group of young men and women, ages 14-20, that are interested in Law Enforcement and serving their community. The Explorer Post is governed by the Boy Scouts of America and the Winter Springs Police Department and is a Non-profit organization.
The Explorers have a chance to participate in Police type training, work in communications, ride along with the Officers on patrol, participate in a two week Law Enforcement Explorer Academy, and many other Law Enforcement functions. The Explorers are also committed to serving their community by participating in many community functions. The Explorer Post helps different organizations by parking cars (on private property only), child fingerprinting, special events assistance, and assisting Officers in many areas. The Explorers also participate in the Central Florida Law Enforcement Explorer Academy.
Central Florida Law Enforcement Explorer Academy
The Central Florida Law Enforcement Explorer Academy (C.F.L.E.E.A.) is a two week academy offered to any Explorer Post or Explorer within the Central Florida Area. The academy dates are June 21, 2010 to July 2, 2010, from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm daily and is held at Seminole State College. For more information please contact the Academy Coordinator, Cpl. Allison Smith at 407-327-7963 or asmtih@winterspringsfl.org. The C.F.L.E.E.A. is run through the Seminole County Police Athletic League in cooperation with all Central Florida Law Enforcement Agencies and the Seminole State College Criminal Justice Program.
Requirements for becoming an Explorer
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Must be 14 years of age.
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Must have and maintain a 2.0 grade point average
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Must pass a background check
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Must be committed and dedicated
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Must be of good moral character
If you or someone you know is interested in becoming an Explorer please contact Cpl. Dave Smith at 407-327-7956 or fill out the form below. Our meetings are held every other Wednesday night at the Winter Springs Police Department from 7:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M.