News Release Date:  1/20/12
Contact:  Janet Stoll-Lee, Public Information Officer (559) 324-2447
 
     
Clovis Police Honor Explorer Post 355 at Annual Banquet Tomorrow

The Clovis Police Department will honor its 24-member Police Explorer Unit tomorrow (1/21) evening following a banquet at the Clovis Rodeo Hall just south of Clark Intermediate School on Clovis Avenue. During 2011, these young men and women donated nearly 3,000 hours of community service in addition to training for nearly 45 hours each. The post offered their support for 73 events and special details this past year.

The Explorers’ motto is “Lead The Way,” and the motto of the organization is “To encourage youth within the City of Clovis to consistently demonstrate behavior that produces social, emotional, educational and economic success.” It is a non-profit, volunteer organization that relies on generous community donations to send these dedicated youth to camps and law enforcement competitions. In 2011, the squad brought home 4 trophies from two regional tournaments.

Eight Clovis Explorers will receive awards for tenure, community service, most community service hours, honor guard, perfect attendance, top gun, Advisor’s Award and Explorer of the Year. The banquet is a way to thank the Explorers for their time, dedication and service to the community. The banquet gets underway at 6 p.m. with the awards ceremony to follow at 7 p.m.