EXPLORERS:
The Lake County Sheriff's Office Explorer Program was established in 1989 to allow the young adults of Lake County to experience the many various aspects of a law enforcement career by working together with certified deputies and other Explorers. The Explorer Program works under direction of the Sheriff, as part of the Community Engagement Division.
The Explorer Program is the longest serving of three volunteer divisions within the Sheriff's Office. The Explorer post operates year round, and many of our post members have five or more years of service with the Sheriff's Office. Explorer Post 60 is a chartered organization of Learning for Life.
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LCSO Active Assailant Drill
The Lake County Sheriff's Office Active Assailant Drill is available for students ages 13+ and teachers & staff of Lake County Schools. Taking part in the drill provides volunteer hours for participating ther entire training day.
Participates must have closed toed shoes, pants and shorts must be at the appropriate waist level, no half shirts, belly shirts or inappropriate material on the shirts. Same as the school rules, except the shoes.
Participants may bring water & food/snacks as well. These may be provided, but it is not guaranteed.
You may participate in more than one drill if the drills are not on the same day. Registration for each drill is seperate and the link to them is below.
TEEN DRIVER CHALLENGE:
Presented by the Florida Sheriff's Association and the Lake County Sheriff's Office, the Teen Driver Challenge is a driving course that provides a mixture of classroom instruction and hands-on driver training at the Lake Tech Institute of Public Safety Driving Range in Tavares.
Teen Criminal Justice Career Academy:
If you are between the ages of 14 and 17 and interested in a career in law enforcement, click the link below to register for the 2026 Teen Criminal Justice Career Academy.
The academy provides students with knowledge and insight into the many areas of law enforcement. Topics include deputy training, criminal investigations, community policing, specialty units, operational services, special operations, court services, and detention center operations.
Academy Dates & Schedule
The 2026 academy will be held June 22nd through June 26th.
Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Friday 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Static Display of agency equipment and presentation of certificates.
Online Registration
After submitting the online registration, parents/guardians will receive an informational letter, along with a copy of the required Release and Waiver of Liability. Please review this information carefully, as it covers requirements and expectations for attendees throughout the academy.
Waiver of Liability
All attendees must have a signed Release and Waiver of Liability completed by a parent or legal guardian to participate. The Release and Waiver of Liability must be printed, completed, and submitted on the first day of the academy.
Applicant Selection
Our goal is to educate as many students as possible about the exciting opportunities available in the field of law enforcement.
When registering, please select either “First Time Applicant” or “Returning Applicant.” Selection will be based on the following:
Priority will be given to First Time Applicants
Returning Applicants will be placed on a waitlist based on the date of registration
