On Saturday, January 25, the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Explorers Post #91 had high hopes of participating in the 18th Annual Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge. The Explorers Program is an advantage for youths ages 14 to 21 to develop an awareness of the complexities of police services, as well as volunteering to help the community. After everyone was accounted for, all of the Explorers rode together to Bob Evans in Prince Frederick to have breakfast. Deputy V. Evans, Advisor of Post #91, was advised while at breakfast that the plunge had been cancelled due to poor weather conditions and high waves on the bay.
After breakfast, the Explorers went to the Maryland State Police Barrack-U in Prince Frederick, where they took all of the donations they had raised for the plunge. The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Explorers Post #91 raised over $2000. All donations went to Special Olympics Maryland. The Explorers program did not let the cancellation of the plunge affect their day. They all decided to make it a fun day despite the cancellation of the plunge and go to Annapolis Mall to see the movie Ride Along. The movie was a perfect choice and provided comedic relief as various comparisons to what the Explorers were taught in the programs were in the film.
As they were traveling back to the Sheriff’s Office, listening to the radio, they heard the disturbing news about the Columbia Mall shooting. The conversation that took place on the radio about the shooting tied in to possible scenarios they will face at this upcoming 2014 National Law Enforcement Exploring Conference at Indiana University in July. The Explorers will be put in different situations where they will act as if they are the police and will be tested on their knowledge and skills for each scenario.
Upon arriving back at the Sheriff’s Office, the day was not over because at 5:00 p.m. the Explorers Post attended the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Annual Awards Banquet. The Explorers were acknowledged at the banquet for all their hard work and effort they put into the program. David Friese received the Explorer of the Year Award, Colton Lewis received Rookie of the Year Award, Alexus Fore received a Sheriffs Salute Award and Christopher Murphy also received a Sheriffs Salute Award for their dedication, leadership and hard work.
If you are interested in joining the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Explorers Post #91 please contact the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office at 410-535-2800. Meetings are held the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, 6-8 p.m. and there is an open enrollment. If you have any further questions you may contact DFC V. Evans at evansvd@co.cal.md.us.
