GCPD Explorers Win Competition

The Gwinnett County Police Department Explorers are celebrating an award winning performance at the Feb. 4-5 Winterfest competition in Gatlinburg, Tenn.

Over 3,250 Explorers representing 75 law enforcement posts participated in the two-day event.

The Gwinnett Police Explorers, led by crime prevention officer Walt Pollock, finished first in two events and second in another event.

“No words can adequately express the thrill and gratification we all felt when our post’s name was called in front of thousands of people, not once, not twice, but three times,” Pollock said in a released statement.

Pollock said the annual competition is an opportunity for the Explorers to show the results of their hard work throughout the year. Explorer Posts from as far away as Louisiana, Missouri and Florida traveled to Tennessee to take part in the event.

Law Enforcement Exploring, one of the Boys Scouts of America Learning for Life programs, gives young men and women the opportunity to learn about careers in law enforcement. Participants learn about criminal law, search and seizure, crime scene investigations and other related topics through a combination of hands on training and classroom instruction.

“Being a part of an organization where people are willing to pull together in order to help others accomplish their goals is an honor,” Pollock said. “The Explorer program is such a valuable part of helping today’s youth by continuing the training and honor that embodies the Gwinnett County Police Department.”

For more information about Gwinnett Police Explorer Post 552, contact Ofc. Pollock at walter.pollock@gwinnettcounty.com or 770-338-4170 ext. 5755.