Gainesville Police Explorers Post 297

05/23/2025

𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗢 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗤𝗨𝗘𝗥 🏆 | The City of Gainesville, Georgia is proud to host the 2025-26 Georgia Police and Fire Games starting this summer, Monday, June 16-Saturday, June 21. That week, participants will have the opportunity to compete in 40-plus different events hosted in the "Hospitality Capital of the World"! 🥇🥈🥉

𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗚𝗔𝗠𝗘𝗦 𝗜𝗦 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗬 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗪𝗔𝗬, which begs the question: which event(s) are 𝘺𝘰𝘶 training for!? 😎

Registration ➡️: https://georgia-police-and-fire-games-1unh8.tripleseattickets.com/registration/select
Details ➡️: https://www.exploregainesville.org/ga-police-fire-games/

08/19/2024

03/06/2024

Our Police Explorers had an awesome time this week in our scenario based simulator room. They were able to participate in high stress situations through calls for service like domestic disturbances and active attack scenarios. They also were able to see how things evolve very quickly on traffic stops and encounters within the community.

01/30/2024

Our Explorers are getting ready to head to Gatlinburg, TN for BSA Winterfest! We are so proud of their growth and progress. Looking forward to seeing them put their training to the test!

09/08/2023

The team learned about drugs and vehicle searches this week. Growing every week with their skills and knowledge.

01/30/2023

BSA Winterfest 2023 is a wrap! Our Explorers were among 37 law enforcement posts at Winterfest this year and learned a lot about themselves and their peers. They competed in Uniform Inspection and Unknown Trouble, walking away with 1st place in Unknown Trouble!

The advisors had such a great time being able to experience a lot of firsts for the Explorers. First time bowling, first time competing, first time in Gatlinburg, and so much more!

Message from advisors: We are beyond proud of your positive attitudes, performance, teamwork, and respectful behaviors this weekend at Winterfest! The way you conducted yourselves did not go unnoticed. We look forward to seeing you all become future leaders of our post and our community! Thank you for representing Gainesville Police and the Gainesville community this weekend in the presence of others from all over the U.S.

Special thanks to Chief Parrish for providing opportunities for us to connect with our youth through this program and to our Advisors for chaperoning and mentoring our Explorers! This would not be possible without all of their time and efforts!

07/06/2022

Ofc. Edge, SRO Del Rio, and SRO Leyva introduced fundamentals of handcuffing with the Explorers this evening. Explorer Lieutenant Ramirez took pride in her leadership role to help familiarize fellow Explorers with techniques she’s worked on since she was 14 (she’s 20 now). Everyone worked hard and showed true effort in this aspect of law enforcement. Thankful for our youth!

06/21/2022

𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡 𝗨𝗦 𝗔𝗧 𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖 𝗦𝗔𝗙𝗘𝗧𝗬 𝗡𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 | Enjoy tunes by King Daddy Polecats and food by the Hall County Sheriff's Office Ninja Pigs Wednesday, June 22, at PUBLIC SAFETY NIGHT. The fun begins at 5 p.m. at Tap It Growlers, located at 110 Maple St., Gainesville.

Food is FREE for participants of the Georgia Police & Fire Games and $15 for guests.

REMEMBER, due to extreme summer heat, the midweek family fun night has been canceled, which includes the Junior Toughest Firefighter Competition.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟴 𝗮.𝗺. 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟮 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝟮𝟴𝟬𝟭 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱, 𝗚𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲.

Please continue to follow http://gapoliceandfiregames.com/ and on Facebook for the most current schedule, including last-minute time and/or location changes.

06/15/2022

𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟮 𝗚𝗲𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗮 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲 & 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲
*𝘐𝘯𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘶𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘴; 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘴 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘥 𝘥𝘶𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘭𝘰𝘸 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯*

Registration link to ALL events: https://app.picklejuiceapp.com/a/ureg/open/by-activity/F0A6679F?fbclid=IwAR2DRfBA58AnenFHwv24S2CTfHtSsqXObGOokCX3GG7EopqJK6aHmhDJg0Y

𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗬, 𝗝𝗨𝗡𝗘 𝟮𝟬, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟮

BASS-FISHING TOURNEY
6 A.M.
Laurel Park
3100 Old Cleveland Highway
Gainesville, GA 30506
𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://app.picklejuiceapp.com/a/ureg/open/event/509C954D

3-ON-3 BASKETBALL
1 P.M.
Gainesville High School
830 Century Place
Gainesville, GA 30501
𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://app.picklejuiceapp.com/a/ureg/open/event/9E5477A9

CLAY SHOOT
9 A.M.
The Walters Barn
7712 Persimmon Tree Road
Lula, GA 30554
𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://app.picklejuiceapp.com/a/ureg/open/event/DC5F1A97

CROSSFIT
1 P.M.
Oakwood Training and Fitness
3615 Explorer Trail, Suite B
Oakwood, GA 30566
𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://app.picklejuiceapp.com/a/ureg/open/event/1301A871

CYCLING
9 A.M.
Road Atlanta
5300 Winder Highway
Braselton, GA 30517
𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://app.picklejuiceapp.com/a/ureg/open/event/756CE24A

GOLF – SINGLES
9 A.M.
Chattahoochee Golf Club
301 Tommy Aaron Drive
Gainesville, GA 30506
𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://app.picklejuiceapp.com/a/ureg/open/event/F7E975AA

CO****LE
6 P.M.
Midland Greenway
682 Grove St.
Gainesville, GA 30501
𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://app.picklejuiceapp.com/a/ureg/open/event/03DBF930

PUBLIC SAFETY NIGHT
6 P.M.
Midland Greenway
682 Grove St.
Gainesville, GA 30501
𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 (participant): https://app.picklejuiceapp.com/a/ureg/open/event/24EB8604
𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 (guest): https://app.picklejuiceapp.com/a/ureg/open/event/B1C537B2

HOSPITALITY ROOM
5-9 P.M.
Hilton Garden Inn
1735 Browns Bridge Road
Gainesville, GA 30501
𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆: http://gapoliceandfiregames.com/travel/

𝗧𝗨𝗘𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬, 𝗝𝗨𝗡𝗘 𝟮𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟮

3-ON-3 BASKETBALL FINALS
1 P.M.
Gainesville High School
830 Century Place
Gainesville, GA 30501
𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://app.picklejuiceapp.com/a/ureg/open/event/9E5477A9

BASKETBALL 3-POINT CHALLENGE
1 P.M.
Gainesville High School
830 Century Place
Gainesville, GA 30501
𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://app.picklejuiceapp.com/a/ureg/open/event/923BEA7A

GOLF 2-MAN
9 A.M.
Chattahoochee Golf Club
301 Tommy Aaron Drive
Gainesville, GA 30506
𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://app.picklejuiceapp.com/a/ureg/open/event/FF77BAB0

TOUGHEST COP
8 A.M.
Hall County Sheriff’s Office Training Center
2684 Allen Creek Road
Gainesville, GA 30507
𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://app.picklejuiceapp.com/a/ureg/open/event/8760842F

HOSPITALITY ROOM
5-9 P.M.
✨Taco Night Tuesday✨
Hilton Garden Inn
1735 Browns Bridge Road
Gainesville, GA 30501
𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆: http://gapoliceandfiregames.com/travel/

𝗪𝗘𝗗𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬, 𝗝𝗨𝗡𝗘 𝟮𝟮, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟮

TOUGHEST FIREFIGHTER *NEW TIME/LOCATION*
8 A.M.
Hall County Fire Training Facility
2801 Allen Creek Road
Gainesville, GA 30507
𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://app.picklejuiceapp.com/a/ureg/open/event/6AF048C8

GOLF – 4-MAN SCRAMBLE
9 A.M.
Chattahoochee Golf Club
301 Tommy Aaron Drive
Gainesville, GA 30506
𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://app.picklejuiceapp.com/a/ureg/open/event/06721CD5

SNIPER COMPETITION / LONG-RANGE RIFLE
1 P.M.
Hall County Sheriff’s Office New Range
2600 Allen Creek Road
Gainesville, GA 30507
𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://app.picklejuiceapp.com/a/ureg/open/event/16C34384

TEXAS HOLD’EM
6 P.M.
chopBLOCK Food & Spirits
110 Main St. SW
Gainesville, GA 30501
𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://app.picklejuiceapp.com/a/ureg/open/event/5A6B5930

PUBLIC SAFETY NIGHT *COMMUNITY EVENT CANCELED*
5 P.M.
Henry Ward Way + Broad Street
Gainesville, GA 30501
𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 (participant): https://app.picklejuiceapp.com/a/ureg/open/event/A4EE8549
𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 (guest): https://app.picklejuiceapp.com/a/ureg/open/event/188871BD

HOSPITALITY ROOM
5-9 P.M.
Hilton Garden Inn
1735 Browns Bridge Road
Gainesville, GA 30501
𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆: http://gapoliceandfiregames.com/travel/

𝗧𝗛𝗨𝗥𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬, 𝗝𝗨𝗡𝗘 𝟮𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟮

COMBAT SHOOTING
8 A.M.
Hall County Sheriff’s Office Training Center
2684 Allen Creek Road
Gainesville, GA 30507
𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://app.picklejuiceapp.com/a/ureg/open/event/7E5E51E1

MEDIC CHALLENGE [NEW]
9 A.M.
Lanier Technical College
2535 Lanier Tech Dr.
Gainesville, GA 30507
𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://app.picklejuiceapp.com/a/ureg/open/event/14CC15BD

MOTORCYCLE RODEO PRACTICE
9 A.M.
Riverside Military Academy
2001 Riverside Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://app.picklejuiceapp.com/a/ureg/open/event/13AE1C45

ARCHERY
10 A.M.
Gainesville Archery Club
2125 Calvary Church Road
Gainesville, GA 30507
𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://app.picklejuiceapp.com/a/ureg/open/event/88AFF581

BOWLING – SINGLES
9 A.M.
Station 300
2317 Browns Bridge Road
Gainesville, GA 30504
𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://app.picklejuiceapp.com/a/ureg/open/event/FACB0F31

BOWLING – DOUBLES
1 P.M.
Station 300
2317 Browns Bridge Road
Gainesville, GA 30504
𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://app.picklejuiceapp.com/a/ureg/open/event/F528B5CD

HOSPITALITY ROOM
5-9 P.M.
✨Trivia Night✨
Hilton Garden Inn
1735 Browns Bridge Road
Gainesville, GA 30501
𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆: http://gapoliceandfiregames.com/travel/

𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗬, 𝗝𝗨𝗡𝗘 𝟮𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟮

BOWLING – 4-MAN TEAM
1 P.M.
Station 300
2317 Browns Bridge Road
Gainesville, GA 30504
𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://app.picklejuiceapp.com/a/ureg/open/event/E0DABFB7

PISTOL MATCH
8 A.M.
Hall County Sheriff’s Office New Range
2600 Allen Creek Road
Gainesville, GA 30507
𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://app.picklejuiceapp.com/a/ureg/open/event/1C9F5D4A

MOTORCYCLE RODEO PRACTICE
9 A.M.
Riverside Military Academy
2001 Riverside Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://app.picklejuiceapp.com/a/ureg/open/event/13AE1C45

POWERLIFTING + BENCH PRESS
1 P.M.
Brickhouse Training Facility
655 Bradford St. SE
Gainesville, GA 30501
𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://app.picklejuiceapp.com/a/ureg/open/event/D6C1CA37

MOUNTAIN BIKING
9 A.M.
Fox Factory Trails at Road Atlanta
5300 Winder Highway
Braselton, GA 30517
𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://app.picklejuiceapp.com/a/ureg/open/event/166262C9

HOSPITALITY ROOM
5-9 P.M.
Hilton Garden Inn
1735 Browns Bridge Road
Gainesville, GA 30501
𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆: http://gapoliceandfiregames.com/travel/

𝗦𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗗𝗔𝗬, 𝗝𝗨𝗡𝗘 𝟮𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟮

MOTORCYCLE RODEO COMPETITION
9 A.M.
Riverside Military Academy
2001 Riverside Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://app.picklejuiceapp.com/a/ureg/open/event/13AE1C45

SOFTBALL
8 A.M.
Lanier Point Park
1579 Lee Waldrip Drive NW
Gainesville, GA 30501
𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://app.picklejuiceapp.com/a/ureg/open/event/16AD1B4F

DETECTION K-9 CHALLENGE [NEW]
9 A.M.
Riverside Military Academy
2001 Riverside Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://app.picklejuiceapp.com/a/ureg/open/event/69CCE8A7

TOUGHEST COMPETITOR
10 A.M.
Riverside Military Academy
2001 Riverside Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://app.picklejuiceapp.com/a/ureg/open/event/8E34ABCA

5K – PUBLIC REGISTRATION
8 A.M.
Riverside Military Academy
2001 Riverside Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://runsignup.com/Race/GA/Gainesville/RedandBlue5K2

5K
8 A.M.
Riverside Military Academy
2001 Riverside Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://app.picklejuiceapp.com/a/ureg/open/event/11B194A4

05/20/2022

Congratulations Cooper!!! We are proud of you!