Good moral habits with no arrest convictions, serious offenses, or negative police contact Young adults, ages 14 - 21, are encouraged to participate to determine interest in a career in law enforcement. Leadership skills and community involvement are stressed along with many other skills necessary to succeed in other career fields. The Explorer Post offers many opportunities such as a ride-along program with police officers and the chance to work in various Dothan Police Department Divisions including the Docket Room and Communication Center. Explorers assist with special events and clinics, crime prevention programs, location of missing persons, and they assist dispatchers in our Communication Center. The activities in which they participate sharpen their skills and prepare them for state and national competitions against other Explorer organizations.
Explorers hold fundraisers to raise money for activities and equipment and accept donations.