The Johnsburg Police Explorer Post is comprised of youths between the ages of 14 and 21. As a team they contributed hundreds of volunteer hours to the Village of Johnsburg. Police Explorers assist in coordinating parking and provide crowd control for numerous community events including the Sauf und Spiel parade and event, JHS Homecoming, the Memorial Day Parade, Celebration in the Park, JPD Illinois Special Olympics 5K, Illinois Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run®, JHS Football games, and several other events within the community.
The Explorer Post help youths gain insight into a variety of programs that offer hands-on career activities. For young men and women who are interested in law enforcement, this program offers experiential learning with lots of fun-filled, hands-on activities that promote the growth and development of adolescent youth.
The presence of an explorer post within any agency can be a positive factor in influencing departmental attitudes, both internally and externally. Explorers are given an opportunity to see firsthand the efforts of sworn personnel. Additionally, sworn personnel normally exposed to youths involved with criminal offenses can observe and experience the positive side of young America. Explorer posts provide the law enforcement community an opportunity to further an investment in its own future through relationships with fit and capable young adults.
The current post is comprised of approximately 10 members from the Johnsburg and McHenry communities. Officer Del Re currently oversees the Police Explorer program.
For more information, contact the Johnsburg Police Department at (815) 385-6024.
