Employees of the Kingsport Police Department, with sponsorship and funding by the F.O.P, established a Law Enforcement Explorer Post in 1988. Explorers are a branch of the Boy Scouts of America. Our Explorer, Post #185, is an organization that enables young adults, male and female, to participate in many types of educational and recreational activities. The purpose of this program is to allow young adults who are interested in law enforcement as a career, to learn and experience the many aspects of this type of occupation.

At each of our weekly meetings, guest speakers are invited to discuss their field of expertise. These topics relate to the many aspects of law enforcement and some of the more recent meetings included topics on the following:

• Tactical Training on Self-Defense/Handcuffing Procedure
• Basic Firearms Familiarization
• Crime Scene Investigation
• Radio Communications
• Report Writing
• Crime Prevention
• Traffic Direction and Investigation

Explorers are issued special uniforms identifying each person as a member of the Kingsport Explorer Post.Being an Explorer means that you are willing to make a commitment to becoming an active member of this unique group of individuals. It provides an opportunity to learn about law enforcement, but to have fun while doing so.