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Q. Does the police department offer programs for youth?

Yes, the Explorer Program is for ages 14 - 20.

The Law Enforcement Explorer Program allows young men and women to gain training and experience in the law enforcement field. The program also provides opportunities for community involvement and development. Program activities center around law enforcement training, organized recreational activities and competitive events. Officers David Saylors and Ashley Payne currently oversee the program.

To be eligible for the program, an applicant:

  • Must be between 14 and 20 years old
  • Must maintain at least a "C" average, and must remain enrolled in school until graduation or earn a GED
  • Must attend regularly scheduled meetings, including physical training

To apply to become a Dalton Police Explorer, click hereto download a .pdf copy of the application. Fill out the application and send it to:

Officer David Saylors

Dalton Police Department

301 Jones Street

Dalton, GA 30720

You can also FAX a copy of the application to the attention of Officer Saylors at 706-217-2075. Applications will be accepted until February. The new group of Dalton Police Explorers will begin meeting in March.