In 1992, the Port Saint Lucie Police Department founded the Port Saint Lucie Police Explorer Post 411. The Post gives young adults, ages 14 to 21, an up close look at the criminal justice field. Our program provides an opportunity for young men and women to experience first-hand how a police department functions and what it takes to start a career in the field of law enforcement. Explorers are taught a range of skills including; criminal law, substance abuse investigation and prevention, report writing, firearms training, domestic crisis intervention, traffic accident investigations, CPR and first aid, drill and ceremonies and much more. Every meeting will hold a different learning opportunity!

The Explorers, after a probationary period of six months may participate in a ride-a-long program where they shadow a certified Law Enforcement Officer to get the "real-feel" of law enforcement. Explorers have the opportunity to attend an off site police Explorer academy, and help with community relations events. The Explorers help in most areas of law enforcement, and gain knowledge from their bi-weekly training classes in many aspects of law enforcement.

Post 411 provides positive teenage activities through community involvement. We create the potential for future leaders and help teach leadership skills. We provide the proper information needed for an individual to know if law enforcement is their specialty.

Post 411 practices skills at marching, drill and ceremony so that we may be included in local parades and events. We attend regional and national conferences where we learn more information about law enforcement and compete with other explorer posts in competitions.

The uniform an Explorer wears can be a symbol of safety, knowledge, trust, respect, self-discipline, authority, professionalism, comfort, or fairness. It can also reflect the morals, personal beliefs and attitudes of the individual in the way that they wear their uniform. The way that a uniform is worn is very important because of the conscious and sub-conscious messages that the uniform sends to others about the person wearing it. An individual who wears their uniform in a neat and presentable manner will generally command some level of respect from every person that they come in contact with. On the contrary, an individual who wears their uniform in an unprofessional manner will give a bad example to the public. An individual who wears a uniform in public is constantly being watched and judged by members of the public whom they may come in contact with. This is the reason for the strict uniform regulations that have been created for all members and advisors of this post.

The Port Saint Lucie Police Explorer Post 411 meets every first and third Thursday of each month at the Port Saint Lucie Police Department located at 121 SW Port Saint Lucie Blvd. 

For additional information, please contact Officer Fred Knaggs at

(772) 398-2771 

In 1992, the Port Saint Lucie Police Department founded the Port Saint Lucie Police Explorer Post 411. The Post gives young adults, ages 14 to 21, an up close look at the criminal justice field. Our program provides an opportunity for young men and women to experience first-hand how a police department functions and what it takes to start a career in the field of law enforcement. Explorers are taught a range of skills including; criminal law, substance abuse investigation and prevention, report writing, firearms training, domestic crisis intervention, traffic accident investigations, CPR and first aid, drill and ceremonies and much more. Every meeting will hold a different learning opportunity!

The Explorers, after a probationary period of six months may participate in a ride-a-long program where they shadow a certified Law Enforcement Officer to get the "real-feel" of law enforcement. Explorers have the opportunity to attend an off site police Explorer academy, and help with community relations events. The Explorers help in most areas of law enforcement, and gain knowledge from their bi-weekly training classes in many aspects of law enforcement.

Post 411 provides positive teenage activities through community involvement. We create the potential for future leaders and help teach leadership skills. We provide the proper information needed for an individual to know if law enforcement is their specialty.

Post 411 practices skills at marching, drill and ceremony so that we may be included in local parades and events. We attend regional and national conferences where we learn more information about law enforcement and compete with other explorer posts in competitions.

The uniform an Explorer wears can be a symbol of safety, knowledge, trust, respect, self-discipline, authority, professionalism, comfort, or fairness. It can also reflect the morals, personal beliefs and attitudes of the individual in the way that they wear their uniform. The way that a uniform is worn is very important because of the conscious and sub-conscious messages that the uniform sends to others about the person wearing it. An individual who wears their uniform in a neat and presentable manner will generally command some level of respect from every person that they come in contact with. On the contrary, an individual who wears their uniform in an unprofessional manner will give a bad example to the public. An individual who wears a uniform in public is constantly being watched and judged by members of the public whom they may come in contact with. This is the reason for the strict uniform regulations that have been created for all members and advisors of this post.

The Port Saint Lucie Police Explorer Post 411 meets every first and third Thursday of each month at the Port Saint Lucie Police Department located at 121 SW Port Saint Lucie Blvd. 

For additional information, please contact Officer Fred Knaggs at

(772) 398-2771