Every year the explorers post compete in an annual state law enforcement competition.  In addition to that the explorers also attend the National Law Enforcement Exploring Conference every other year.  Below is pictures of some of the competitions we have attend as well as some of the trophies we have won over the may years.

States 2010

State Competition 2007

(Team B: Exps Chris Woodward, Lauren Fowler, Team Capt. Mike O’Meara, Sije Moreno & Mike Perez after receiving the awards)

The explorer post competed in the annual MYLEAC State Competition held at the Combat Readiness Training Center in Alpena, MI.   The MHPDE received a 1st Place in Advanced Crash Investigation and a 3rd Place in Domestic Violence Response.  Explorers competed in these two areas as well as Burglary Response, Crime Scene Investigation and Felony Stops.  There were over 20 police departments who competed in the weekend competition.

The trip started off with driving up to Alpena and stopping for dinner at A&W in Standish.  Friday night, explorers were assigned barracks and did last minute preparations for the competition.  On Saturday, the explorers were early to rise and competed throughout the day.  That evening everyone went to AppleBee’s for dinner and then went to the local theatre in Alepena.  Sunday morning everyone shined up for Closing Ceremony in which the post took awards.  After the excitment of placing in state competition, the long car ride home began.

The teams were made up of:  Team A: Mike Ochs (Team Capt), Mike Fowler, Adam Mazur-Baker, Ryen Coss & Patrick Muhktar.  Team B: Mike O’Meara (Team Capt), Chris Woodward, Mike Perez, Lauren Fowler &Sije Moreno.  Advisors Sgt. Worton, Dennis Whittie, Scott Bennis, Briann Bierkamp accompanied the explorers to the competition.

 (Both competition teams)

(Post at attention prior to entering for closing ceremony)

(Team Leaders Mike Ochs & Mike O’Meara)

(Explorers in van on the way home)

(Exp Mike Perez during pit stop)

Some of the awards we have one

Every year the explorers post compete in an annual state law enforcement competition.  In addition to that the explorers also attend the National Law Enforcement Exploring Conference every other year.  Below is pictures of some of the competitions we have attend as well as some of the trophies we have won over the may years.

States 2007:

Accident Investigation - 1st Place & Domestic Violence Response - 3rd Place

States 2006:

Crime Scene Investigation - 2nd Place

States 2005:

Domestic Violence Response - 1st Place

2004 Thomas Baldus Pistol Match (Michigan State Police):

1st Place for Post and Explorer Michael Fowler as Top Shooter

National Competition 2004:

Traffic Stop - 1st Place

The Post also has many other trophies and awards ranging back to when the post first started in the 1970s.  For a full list or questions about awards please contact us with your requests.