For Release 04/17/07

The Canton Police Department Explorer Unit won first place in the 27th Annual Governor's Cup Competition held in Alpena, Michigan last week. 30 Explorer teams from around the state competed in four categories including: crime scene investigation, domestic violence scenario, felony traffic stop and building search. Canton's four-person team took first place in building search and second place in domestic violence scenario.

The Canton Police Explorer Unit is made up of students ages 14-20 who are seriously interested in exploring a career in law enforcement. The program provides serious, realistic exposure of the law enforcement career. Explorers in the program train bi-weekly on a wide variety of topics. Explorers are taught the procedures used by officers and learn the basic elements of the subject matter. Explorers must also maintain the physical, moral and scholastic standards required to be a member in the program.

Canton's Explorer program is funded through private donations and community fundraisers. The next fundraiser planned is an All Night Lock-In at the Superbowl on Ford Road, in Canton on Saturday, May 19. The lock-in will be held for kids ages 9-15, from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. The cost is $20 and includes bowling, pizza & breakfast. Participants will not be permitted to leave the Superbowl until the event ends, and will be supervised by Canton Police Officers during the entire event. For registration information contact the Superbowl at 734-459-6070.

For more information on the Explorer program or to make a donation, contact Sergeant Robert Sidor at the Canton Police Department, 734-394-5400.

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MEDIA CONTACT: Sgt. Robert Sidor, 734-394-5400