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Our Tift County Sheriff's Office Explorer's recently competed at the 2025 Winterfest Competition in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.  "Winterfest" is the largest gathering of Explorers in the United States.  Explorers compete in events such as vehicle stops, accident investigations & crime scene processing.  

Membership is available to anyone who is interested in Law Enforcement and is between 15 to 21 years old. Individuals who are 14 years old and have completed the 8th grade are also eligible for membership. Explorers meet twice a month and receive instructions on topics dealing with many areas of law enforcement including traffic patrol, domestic violence, and tactical operations.  After completing a probationary period and receiving specific training Explorers may participate in the "ride along" program in which they accompany a Deputy on patrol.

For information concerning scheduled meetings, additional membership requirements and other Explorer Post activities contact the Tift County Sheriff's Office at (229) 388-6021.