Franklin County Sheriff
420 Wilton Circle
Winchester, TN 37398
931-967-2331 - Dispatch
931-967-0359 Dispatch Fax
931-962-0123 Jail
931-962-9884 Jail Fax


 

The High School Law Enforcement Explorer Club
has been in operation since 2001 and has established recogniton through-out the community for some of the
services it provides such as security at elementary functions
and Pee Wee sporting events as well as public events and
activities such as High on the Hog, Dogwood Festival, Jonathan Acklin Fishing Rodeo, etc. Having monitored activities such as ballgames and other programs that the members of the
Explorer Club have participating in. Considering that it is very important that attendance to all requirements is essential, the members of the Explorer Club also have a responsibility to
other school organizations and make ever effort to attend or participate in each club activities with limited absences .

In additional to the following participation this organized
Law Enforcement Explorer Club consist of
selected students attending Franklin County High School
ages 15 thru 18, these students display a interested in law enforcement careers or higher education in legal fields
of interest such as becoming attorney’s or crime
scene investigation specialist.

As an incentive for being a member of the
Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Explorer Club (Post)
high school students from Franklin County High School
must meet the following criteria:

  1. Be enrolled at Franklin County High School.
  2. Minimum grade 10th.
  3. Qualified to take Legal Protective Course (Criminal Justice).
  4. 9th Graders may apply to be accepted upon
    entering 10th Grade.
  5. 10th Graders eligible to enroll in Legal Protective Level I.
  6. 11th Graders eligible to enroll or have completed Level II.
  7. 12th Graders eligible to enroll or have completed Level III.
  8. Maintain a “C” Average during semester and/or successfully pass Legal Protective Course Level or successfully pass Law Enforcement Entry Exam.
  9. Have a good morale attitude and high expectation of
    good behavior.
  10. Accept constructive criticism and capable of confidentiality.
  11. Be willing to participate in training activities such as the Beginners Police Academy and other community activities as needed.
  12. Financially able to purchase uniforms and accessories
    as required.
  13. Able to be honest and truthful as well as willing to learn.
  14. They may also address their morals, family values and future plans after graduation from high school.

    Some of the programs that the explorers
    will be participating are as follows:
  1. Ride Along Program (12th Seniors / 11th Juniors)
  2. Ride Along Program with SRO (10th Sophomores)
  3. Jail Program (All Explorers)
  4. Communications Program (All Explorers)
  5. Community Programs (All Explorers)
    1. Ballgames
    2. Parades
    3. School Events
    4. Fund Raisers
    5. Public Events (When Requested)
    6. Private Events (When Requested)
    7. Others as Approved

This Club meets on Saturdays at 9:00 a.m. for training and as required for announcements of project participation.

Appointed Officers: Nicolas Tapafua – Captain
                                  Jessica Bush – Lieutenant

The Explorer Club has participated in the Tennessee State Law Enforcement Explorer Club Competition twice 2003 and 2005 helded in Knoxville, Tennessee. In the year 2003 the explorer club won Three 1st Places and two 2nd Places as a team and two individual 2nd and 3rd Places, the events were SWAT Team Bluilding Search, Crime Scene Investigation, Felony Vehicle Stops, Domestic Violence Investigation, Best Looking Uniform Competition and Weapon Shooting Competition. In 2005 the club took one 2nd place and one 3rd place those being Sniper Team Shooting 2nd Place and Team Hand Gun Shooting 3rd Place.

 

FRANKLIN COUNTY SHERIFF EXPLORERS

 

 

 

 

Photos coming soon!!