The intent of the Police Explorer Program is to educate and involve youth in police operations and to interest them in law enforcement functions. Through youth involvement they become aware of the many facets of the law enforcement career field. The program also aids them in becoming aware of the community around them and how to be involved as citizens in their neighborhood. The focus of the Gaine
sville Police Explorer Post is the development and training of the youth in leadership, discipline, life management, community service, education, communications, and much more. Their participation in the program is voluntary. The members meet twice a week to discuss future events and to train on a variety of topics. Post 917 have annual City events that they are responsible for. They assist the Gainesville Police Department as extra eyes and ears during these events and activities. A few to name are Downtown Arts Festival, Spring Arts Festival, 5th Avenue Arts Festival and many more. Post members are issued a uniform and some equipment that has been provided by Gainesville Police Department. These uniforms are worn during all events and activities that the Post performs.
