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Teenagers And Young Adults Needed For Sheriff’s Office Explorer Program

Release Date: January 12, 2006

Shelby County Sheriff Mark H. Luttrell, Jr., is looking for teenagers and young adults who would like to serve the community and gain valuable experience for a career in law enforcement.

“Young people need a way to discover their talents and understand the importance of helping others. The Explorer Program provides opportunities for both. I’m calling on teenagers and young adults across Shelby County to consider being part of our Explorer Program,” said Shelby County Sheriff Mark H. Luttrell, Jr.

Explorers help the Sheriff’s Office in many ways. They assist with duties in various divisions of the department, especially community outreach activities. Explorers receive “hands-on” training which prepares them for careers as Sheriff’s Deputies, Deputy Jailers or other types of law enforcement occupations. An orientation will be held on March 7, 2006, at 7:00 p.m., at the Sheriff’s Office Training Academy at 993 Dovecrest.

Here are the qualifications for membership:

• Be between 14 and 20 years of age
• Have parental approval
• Pass a criminal history background check
• Pass a physical assessment
• Maintain a 2.0 grade point average in every school subject
• To join: One-time application fee of $10.00--yearly dues of $7.00

An Online Signup Application is now available:
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For more information about the Explorer Program, contact Deputy Amber Roettgen at (901) 387-5923.

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