FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 10, 2025
Barnstable County Sheriff Invites Students to the Spring Youth Public Safety Explorers Program
The Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for a free-of-charge Public Safety Explorers Program for students ages 10 to 14 who may be interested in learning more about and one day entering these exciting fields. Explorers will learn about leadership, decision-making, and teamwork through interactive sessions focused on team building. Explorers will also be educated about law enforcement, public safety, and community service by members of those respective professions.
The program, sponsored by Cape Cod Healthcare, lasts five days per session. The first, held during the February public school break, was a great success, and we are looking forward to the second session that will be held from Apr. 21 to Apr. 25 at the Hyannis Youth & Community Center.
Throughout the week, students will meet presenters from the Barnstable County Sheriff's Office Bureau of Criminal Investigation, K9 officers, and training staff, as well as police officers from several departments. They will get tours of the Barnstable Police Station, the Hyannis Fire Station, the Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office Regional Emergency Communications Center, a courthouse, and the Mass. State Police barracks. They will be introduced to banking with a visit to Cape Cod 5.
“The goal of the Explorers Program is to introduce Cape Cod students to careers in the public safety fields while also connecting them with role models and teaching them to become inspiring leaders in any profession they may choose,” said Barnstable County Sheriff Donna D. Buckley.
In addition to a variety of group exercises, they will learn self-defense tactics and first-aid training. Every day will be filled with educational and group activities designed to be instructive but also fun!
“This office is committed to guiding the next generation in any way we can because their future is our future,” said Sheriff Buckley.
To apply, please visit bit.ly/405giMg
We will accept applications between March 10, 2025 – March 31, 2025. Notification of acceptance will take place the week of April 7. Please email youthprograms@bsheriff.net with any questions.