BPD Explorers win awards in competition
PHOTO BY MICHELLE SMITH
Bartow Police Explorers pose with their trophies after completing the Annual Law Enforcement Explorer Competition. Among those taking part were (from left): front -- Dalton Lyon, Tavorace Smith, Ellis Smith, Willie Smith; back -- Dustin Coots, Taylor Patterson, Kayla Regali, Justin Regali, and Michael Santiago.
PHOTO BY MICHELLE SMITH
Tavorace Smith is cheered on by fellow Explorers during the Law Enforcement Explorer Competition this summer. Smith earned a third place medal in the Individual Physical Abilities Test.
PHOTO BY MICHELLE SMITH
Bartow Police Explorer Aaron Diaz clears a hurdle in the Annual Law Enforcement Explorer Competition.
PHOTO BY MICHELLE SMITH
Bartow Police Explorer Honor Guard members (from left) Ricky Krzyzaiak, Taylor Patterson, Dalton Lyon and Justin Regali took part in the Explorer Ride-Along Academy and Explorer Competition this summer. Sixty-three Explorers from the Lake Wales, Winter Haven, Haines City, Lakeland and Bartow police departments and the Hardee County and Polk County sheriff’s offices attended the 40-hour academy. Explorers received training in domestic violence, crisis intervention, telecommunications, firearms, officer safety, courtroom testimony and first aid.
Bartow Police Department Explorers participated in the annual Explorer Ride-Along Academy hosted by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office this summer and brought back awards from the annual Explorers competition.
Sixty-three Explorers from the Lake Wales, Winter Haven, Haines City, Lakeland and Bartow police departments and the Hardee County and Polk County sheriff’s offices attended the 40-hour academy. Explorers received training in domestic violence, crisis intervention, telecommunications, firearms, officer safety, courtroom testimony and first aid.
