Special Events: Police Explorers Car Wash Fundraiser

The Des Plaines Police Department�s Police Explorer Post 142 will host a car wash 1:00 - 5:00 pm, Sunday, June 28, 2009, at Des Plaines Car Wash, 513 S. River Road.

The car wash serves as a fundraising event for the Police Explorer Post with proceeds going towards the cost of attending a statewide competition in August.

Explorers are young adults who aspire to careers in law enforcement. Advisors and other police officers volunteer their time to train these young people. Explorers receive training in traffic accident investigations, handling domestic disputes, processing crime scenes, building searches and arrest techniques. Explorer Post members utilize this training and experience in competitions with members of other law enforcement posts. Every year they attend a state or national conference at which they compete and learn valuable skills. Sworn officers judge the Explorer Scouts� knowledge of police procedures and their response to simulated police calls during the competitive phase.

"We encourage everyone to come out and let our Des Plaines Police Explorers wash their car on June 28. It goes to a good cause. Many of these young people end up in law enforcement careers. The Des Plaines Police Explorer Program is a great opportunity for youth to experience the inner workings of law enforcement," Police Commander and Explorer Post Advisor William Prim said.