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Police ExplorersOther related links: Police Cadets
The Police Explorers program is for youth ages 14- 21. Through the Explorers Program, youth have the opportunity to learn the basic fundamentals of law enforcement and even go on police ride-a-longs. If you would like to know more about Waco Police Explorers, you can contact Officer Sofie Martinez at 750-1760.
Ex- Explorer Blake Knoph was deployed to Afghanistan on April 2nd, 2008 for 7 months. Blake is assigned to the 2/7 Weapons Company in 29 Palms, California. Blake graduated from AJ Moore in 2007.
Waco Police Explorer Post 415 Color Guard traveled to Austin, Texas on May 16th to post colors for the Austin Police Department's Explorer open house. Young adults throughout Austin attended the open house to learn about the Explorer program Austin PD is starting. Our explorers were on hand to answerer questions about police exploring.
2008 Captain Ashley Rios Captain Rios has been a member since 2004. She has earned her Community Service Award, Perfect Attendance Award, and Tenure Award. In 2006, her peers voted Ashley as Waco Police Explorer of the Year. In 2008, she was unanimously elected to serve as Captain for a 2nd year. She has also given 574.50 hours of community service since 2004. Currently, she is a student at Eagle Academy and plans to apply for the Waco Police Cadet Program and pursue a career as a police officer at the Waco Police Department.
2008 Lieutenant Halla Norris Lieutenant Halla Norris has been an Explorer since 2006. She has earned the Tenure, Perfect Attendance and Community Service and the National Academy Awards. In July 2007, she was selected to attend the U.S. Marshals National Leadership Exploring Academy in Washington D.C. Halla has contributed 355 hours of community service. In 2008, she was elected by her peers to rank of lieutenant. She was selected as 2007 Waco Police Explorer of the Year. In April 2008, Halla participated in her first Explorer competition and as a team leader and led her team to place in hostage negotiations. Halla is currently home schooled and is planning to become a police cadet and pursue a career as a Waco police officer.
2008 Sergeant Dustin Stiver Sergeant Stiver has been a member since 2004. He has earned the Tenure, Perfect Attendance, Community Service, and Meritorious Unit Award. He has served as sergeant and lieutenant. In 2008, he was elected by his peers to the rank of Sergeant. Dustin has contributed over 400 hours of community service. He has contributed to the success of the explorer program and the many awards the post has won. Dustin is a graduate of Midway High School and is planning to become a Waco police officer. |
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City of Waco | PO Box 2570 | 300 Austin Ave. l Waco, Texas 76702 |
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