POLICE EXPLORERS HONORED

DATE/TIME: 7/23/2007

LOCATION: Ocean Township Council Meeting

NARRATIVE:
     The Ocean Township Police Explorer Post was recently honored at the July 23 Township Council Meeting. The Post was recognized for completing one thousand hours of community service to Ocean Township and the surrounding communities. They have participated in events such as the Ocean Township Festival, the 4th of July Celebration, the Ocean Township Memorial Day Parade, and the Belmar St. Patrick's Day Parade along with many other local events. Members have received certifications in CPR and have been trained as Emergency First Responders. They have also won several awards at the New Jersey State Academy for Police Explorers.
     The Post has 21 active members ranging from ages 14 to 20. The Post police officer advisors are Sgt. Brendan Bruther, Officer Douglas Willms and Officer John Green along with civilian advisor Steve Brown.
     Each year, the Police Explorers conduct a fund drive to raise money for the post during the Ocean Township Festival. The Explorers recently started a memorial scholarship fund in memory of Nicole Moore, a police explorer member who was tragically killed in a car crash in 2006. A portion of the contributions collected during the fund drive will be dedicated to the Nicole Moore scholarship fund.