The Erie County Sheriff's Explorer Post #505 is an after school career training program for young adults who want to gain insight into a law enforcement career.

Exploring includes meetings, classes, hands-on exercises, observation, shadowing, field trips, scholarships, internships, and much more.

Topics include:

• forensic sciences,
• citizenship,
• drug & alcohol abuse problems,
• drills and ceremonies,
• search warrants,
• personal defense
• police pursuits
• arrest procedures
• search and seizure law
• firearms safety
• first aid skills

Eligibility for the Program:

• Candidates must be between the ages of 14 and 20 years of age,
• Candidates must be considered in good standing at their respective school, and
• Candidates must maintain at least a "C" Average.

The Sheriff's Office Exploring is conducted by Sheriff's Deputies and community volunteers at all three Erie Community College Campuses. Meetings are held twice a month, on weekdays from 6:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. The Sheriff's Explorer Post was established in the year 1999.

For more information or an application, please contact the Sheriff's Office.