Community Corner

Fairfax County Police Explorer Post #1742 Info Session

Teens and their parents are invited to an informational meeting on Monday at the Massey Building to learn more about Fairfax County Police Explorer Post #1742. The meeting begins at 7 p.m.

For any teen who's ever dreamed of a potential career in the challenging field of law enforcement, the Explorers are a good place to start.

Explorers serve police departments and their communities across the country and provide young people with opportunities to learn and practice skills that police officers use on a daily basis. Explorers gain experience in fingerprinting, processing crime scenes, staffing special events and helping officers spread the word about safety and crime prevention.

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Twelve Explorers attended the 2010 National Law Enforcement Explorer Conference in July in Atlanta, Georgia. They attended a full week of seminars, competitions, training, career preparation and networking. Two Explorers received national recognition. Eddie Sammler placed 17th in the U.S. in the pistol shooting competition and Brandon Unciano placed third in the nation for the police biking event.

Free parking is available at a public parking garage on Page Avenue. For more information, contact 703-246-2371.

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