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Minnesota
Law Enforcement Explorer Association
Explorer Posts
Anoka County Sheriff Explorer Post #444
Sponsored by Anoka County Sheriff's Department
Sheriff Brad Wise
13301 Hanson Blvd NW, Andover, MN 55304
P: (763) 754-4545 F: (763) 754-4520
Advisor: Sgt Tony Nelson
If you wish to become a member please contact Sgt Tony Nelson at (763) 324-5034.
Anoka Police Explorer Post #996
Sponsored by Anoka Police Department
Chief Eric Peterson
275 Harrison Street, Anoka, MN 55303
P: (763) 576-2800 F: (612) 422-2092
Advisor: Sgt. Chad Hagen | Officer Austin Ohren| Officer Shayle Dominguez
If you wish to become a member please contact Officer Austin Ohren.
Apple Valley Police Explorer Post #571
Sponsored by Apple Valley Police Department
Chief Nick Francis
7100 147th Street West, Apple Valley, MN 55124
P: (952) 953-2700 F: (952) 953-2757
Advisors: Officer Chris Lundberg | Officer Justin Wagner | Officer Wilson Hooper | Officer Amanda St. George | Officer Faith Athmann
If you wish to become a member please contact Chris Lundberg or apply on our website.
Austin Police Explorer Post #571
Sponsored by Austin Police Department
Chief Brian Krueger
P: (507) 437-9400 F: (507) 437-9546
Advisor: Dustin Hicks | Tyler Freeman | Jorge Jimenez | Katlynne Fisher
If you wish to become a member please contact Dustin Hicks.
Blaine Police Department Public Safety Cadets #0182
Sponsored by Blaine Police Department
Lead Mentor. Sgt. Travis Hale #182.
cadets@blainemn.gov
www.blainemn.gov/cadets
Bloomington Police Explorer Post #624
Sponsored by Bloomington Police Department
2215 West Old Shakopee Road
Bloomington, MN 55431
Chief Booker Hodges
P: (952) 563-4900 F: (952) 563-4936
Advisors: Matt Ryan | Heather Jensen | Heather Robinson
If you wish to become a member please contact Matt Ryan.
Brooklyn Center Police Explorer Post #888
Sponsored by Brooklyn Center Police Department
6645 Humboldt Avenue North
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
Chief Kevin Benner
P: (763) 569-3333 F: (763) 561-0717
Advisor: Gregg Nordby | Mackenzie Smith
If you wish to become a member please contact Gregg Nordby at (763) 503-3224.
Brooklyn Park Police Explorer Post #3655
Sponsored by Brooklyn Park Police Department
5400 85th Avenue North
Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
Chief Mark Bruley
P: (763) 493-8222 F: (763) 493-8393
Advisor: Carrie Pitcher | Boun Xiong
If you wish to become a member please contact bp.explorers@brooklynpark.org.
Carlton County Sheriff's Office
Sponsored by Carlton County Sheriff's Office
Coming soon
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Champlin Police Explorer Post #999
Sponsored by Champlin Police Department
11955 Champlin Drive
Champlin, MN 55316
Chief Glen Schneider
Phone: (763) 421-2971
Program Supervisor: Sgt. Louis Beauchane
Advisors: Inv. Anthony Mortinson | Off. Heather Shepherd
If you wish to become a member you can contact the police department at the number above, or you can apply online here.
Chaska Police Explorer Post #421
Sponsored by Chaska Police Department
2 City Hall Plaza
Chaska, MN 55318
Chief Scott Knight
P: (952) 448-4200 F: (952) 448-2307
Advisors: Sgt. Kyle Gibbons | Officer Julie Janke | Officer Kelly Boll | Officer Joe Kavlie | Officer Kyle Hance
If you wish to become a member please contact Sgt. Mike Duzan.
Check out our web page at Chaska Explorer Post 421.
Coon Rapids Police Explorer Post #3763
Sponsored by Coon Rapids Police Department
11155 Robinson Drive Northwest
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
Phone: (763) 767-6481 Fax: (763) 767-6435 Advisors: Sgt. Tyler Brown | Ofc. Tim Morin
If you wish to become a member please contact Officer Tim Morin | Website
Cottage Grove Police Explorer Post #
Sponsored by Cottage Grove Police Department
12800 Ravine Parkway South
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Phone: (651) 458-6015 Fax: (651) 458-2820
Advisors: Office Travis Mulvihill
If you wish to become a member please contact Travis Mulvihill.
Crow Wing County Sheriff Explorer Post #87
Sponsored by Crow Wing County Sheriff's Department
304 Laurel Street
Brainerd, MN 56401
Phone: (218) 829-4749 Fax: (218) 829-9459
Advisors: Sgt. Brad Thesing | Deputy Aaron Conquist
If you wish to become a member please contact Sgt. Brad Thesing.
Crystal Police Explorer Post #2950
Sponsored by Crystal Police Department
4141 Douglas Drive North
Crystal, MN 55422
Phone: (763) 531-1014 Fax: (763) 537-3279
Advisor: Julie Severson | Brandon Dorr | Tracie Lee | Jonathan Wilkes
If you wish to become a member please contact Julie Severson.
Dakota County Sheriff Explorer Post #523
Sponsored by Dakota County Sheriff's Department
1580 Highway 55
Hastings, MN 55033
Phone: (651) 438-4750 Fax: (651) 437-4817
Advisors: Matthew Regis
If you wish to become a member please contact any an advisor.
Duluth Police Explorer Post #244
Sponsored by Duluth Police Department
411 West 1st Street
Duluth, MN 55802
Phone: (218) 730-5400 Fax: (218) 723-3502
Advisors: Jill Kettleson | Mike Thamm | Chris Johnson | Nick Lepak | Andrew Graves | Joe DeJesus | Ethan Roe | Amber Peterson | Mike Vollman | Joel Hopps
If you wish to become a member please contact Amber Peterson at (218) 409-4298.
Eagan Police Explorer Post #9568
Sponsored by Eagan Police Department
3830 Pilot Knob Road
Eagan, MN 55122
Chief Roger New
Phone: (651) 675-5700 Fax: (651) 675-5707
Advisor: Sgt Mark Kritzeck | Sgt Rebecca Kopp | Luke Nelson | Dan Spiess | Autum Sherbert-Hetzel | Elle Swanson | Eddy Dominguez | Tyler Gonzales | Peter Meyer
If you wish to become a member please contact Sgt. Mark Kritzeck.
Edina / Eden Prairie Police Explorer Post #568
Sponsored by Edina Police Department
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
Chief Jeff Long
Phone:(952)826-1600 Fax: (952)826-1607
Sponsored by Eden Prairie Police Department
8080 Mitchell Road
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Phone: (952)949-6200 Fax: (952)949-6203
Advisors: Kenna Dick (Edina Police) | Dave Boosalis (Edina Police) | Brandon Kuske (Edina Police) | T.J. Henderson (Eden Prairie Police)
Website
If you wish to become a member please contact Jason Behr at (952) 826-1610 or Erika Halverson at (952) 949-6200
Faribault Police Explorer Post #6100
Sponsored by Faribault Police Department
Phone: 507-334-0936
Advisor: Brandon Gleim | Matthew Collins | Jenny Tonjum
If you wish to become a member please contact an Brandon at the above phone number.
Fridley Police Explorer Post #886
Sponsored by Fridley Police Department
6431 University Avenue North East
Fridley, MN 55432
Director of Public Safety Donovan W. Abbott
Phone: (763) 238-7805
Advisors: Shawn murphy
If you wish to become a member please contact Chris Knight at (763) 238-7805.
Hastings Police Explorer Post #567
Sponsored by Hastings Police Department
150 East 3rd Street
Hastings, MN 55033
Chief Mike Wasylik
Phone: (651) 437-4126 Fax: (651) 437-1206
Advisors: Investigator Lilly Murr | Tom Braucks
If you wish to become a member please contact Office Paul Dellwo or Inv Lilly Murr at (651) 437-4126.
Hennepin County Sheriff Explorer Post #3744
Sponsored by Hennepin County Sheriff's Office
9401 83rd Avenue North
Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
Sheriff Dawanna Witt
Phone: (612) 348-3744
If you wish to become a member please contact Deputy Brian Owens.
Hubbard County Sheriff Explorer Post #2270
Sponsored by Hubbard County Sheriff's Office
301 Court Avenue
Park Rapids, MN 55470
Sheriff Cory Aulzes
Phone: (218) 732-3331 Fax: (218) 732-2550
Advisor: Jeff Stacy | Dan Stacey | Joe Rittgers
If you wish to become a member please contact Jeff Stacy.
Inver Grove Heights Police Explorer Post #2573
Sponsored by Inver Grove Heights Police Department
8150 Barbara Avenue East
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
Chief Larry Stanger
Phone: (651) 450-2525 Fax: (651) 450-2543
Advisors: Officer Brandon Kelting | Officer Nicole Wilson | Officer Nels Engstrom | Sgt. Kasey Schrandt
If you wish to become a member please contact Brandon Kelting.
Website
Lino Lakes Police Explorer Post #3213
Sponsored by Lino Lakes Police Department
640 Town Center Parkway
Lino Lakes, MN 55014
Chief Kent Strege
Phone: (651) 982-2300 Fax: (651) 982-2399
Advisor:
If you wish to become a member please contact The Police Department.
Mankato Police Explorer Post #243
Sponsored by Mankato Police Department
710 Front Street South
Mankato, MN 56001
Director Jeremy Clifton
Phone: (507) 420-0099 ext 3119 Fax: (507) 387-9292
Advisors: Sgt. Kelly Wood, Sgt. Ken Baker, Colton Pike
If you wish to become a member please contact Sgt. Kelly Wood.
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Maple Grove Police Explorer Post #3775
Sponsored by Maple Grove Police Department
12800 Arbor Lakes Parkway
PO Box 1180
Maple Grove, MN 55311
Chief Eric Werner
Phone: (763) 494-6100 Fax: (763) 494-6431
Advisors: Sgt. Matt Brost | Officer Scott Long | Officer Zach Hanson | Officer Courtney Struffert
If you wish to become a member please contact Officer Scott Long
Website
Mandan Police Explorer Post #2853
Sponsored by Mandan Police Department
205 1st. Avenue NW
Mandan, ND 58554
Chief Jason Ziegler
Phone: (701) 667-3250
Maplewood Police Explorer Post #57
Sponsored by Maplewood Police Department
1830 East County Road B
Maplewood, MN 55109
Chief Don Winger
Phone: (651) 777-8191 Fax: (651) 770-4597
Advisor: Officer Gary Pike | Officer Julie Olson | Advisor Jennifer Burdick
If you wish to become a member please contact Officer Gary Pike or email us at Explorerpost_57@hotmail.com.
Minneapolis Police Explorer Post #943
Sponsored by Minneapolis Police Department
4119 Dupont Avenue North
Minneapolis, MN 55412
Chief Brian O'Hara
Advisors: Dennis Kreft (Advisor/Trainer)
If you wish to become a member please contact police.explorers@minneapolismn.gov.
Website
Minnesota State Patrol Explorer Post #9518
Sponsored by Minnesota State Patrol
4761 Hamline Ave N
Arden Hills, MN 55112
Phone: (651) 757-1921
Advisors: Sgt. David Rock | Trp. John Kubat | Trp. Lisa Lorenzen | Trp. Megan Brynell | Trp. Christian Lemon | Trp. Darren Ficek | Trp. Mark Gill
If you wish to become a member please contact Patrol.Explorer@state.mn.us.
Minnetonka Police Explorer Post #884
Sponsored by Minnetonka Police Department
14600 Minnetonka Boulevard
Minnetonka, MN 55345
Chief Scott Boerboom
Phone: (952) 939-8500 Fax: (952) 939-8245
Advisors: Erin Spinks | Armando Sanchez | Pete Carlson | Heather Olson
If you wish to become a member please contact Heather Olson at (952) 939-8500.
Website
Moorhead Police Explorer Post #639
Sponsored by Moorhead Police Department
915 9th Avenue North
Moorhead, MN 56560
Chief David Ebinger
Phone: (218) 790-4128
Advisor: Scott Kostohryz | Chris Martin | Joel Voxland
If you wish to become a member please contact Scott Kostohryz at (218) 790-4128.
Website
Nassau County Law Enforcement Explorer Post
Sponsored by Nassau County, Long Island, New York
1490 Franklin Avenue
Mineola, NY 11501
Phone: (515) 573-7360
www.nclee.org Info@NCLEE.org
New Brighton Police Explorer Post #554
Sponsored by New Brighton Police Department
785 Old Highway 8 NW
New Brighton, MN 55112
Director of Public Safety Tony Paetznick
Phone: (651) 288-4100 Fax: (612) 638-2084
Advisors: Donald Kostohryz | Taylor Wodnick
For more information contact Officer Kostohryz.
Northfield Publice Safety Explorer Post #3300
Sponsored by Northfield Police Department
2000 North Avenue
Northfield, MN 55057
Chief Monte Nelson
Phone: (507) 646-1476 Fax: (507) 646-1445
Advisor: Christopher Matek
If you wish to become a member please contact Christopher Matek.
Website
Oakdale Police Explorer Post #3271
Sponsored by Oakdale Police Department
Information coming soon
Orono Police Explorer Post #3776
Sponsored by Orono Police Department
2730 Kelley Parkway
Orono, MN 55356
Phone: (952) 249-4700 Fax: (952) 476-3028
Advisor:
If you wish to become a member please contact the police department.
Owatonna Police Explorer Post #204
Sponsored by Owatonna Police Department
204 East Pearl Street
Owatonna, MN 55060
Phone: (507) 444-3800 Fax: (507) 444-0330
Advisor: Melissa Michael | Derrik Quinlan
If you wish to become a member please contact Melissa Michael at 507-774-7000 ext 6138 or Derrik Quinlan 507-774-7000 ext 6136.
Plymouth Police Explorer Post #905
Sponsored by Plymouth Police Department
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Chief Michael Goldstein
Phone: (763) 509-5160 Fax: (763) 509-5167
Supervisor Sgt. Brian Beniek
Lead Advisor: Jon Goldman | Bill Dane
Adviors: Dave Groth | Andy Clayburn | Amy Moen | Scott Kroeger
If you are interested in becoming a member of the Plymouth Police Explorers, or you would like further information about the program, please contact Detective Jon Goldenman at (763) 509-5185 or Officer Bill Dane at 763-509-5008 x7816.
Ramsey County Sheriff Explorer Post #2
Sponsored by Ramsey County Sheriff's Department
1411 Paul Kirkwold Drive
Arden Hills, MN 55112
Sheriff Bob Fletcher
Phone: 651-490-4509 Fax: (651) 490-4520
Advisors: Jeremy Bolen-Knutson
Website
Ramsey Police Explorer Post #3819
Sponsored by Ramsey Police Department
7550 Sunwood Drive NW, Ramsey, MN 55303
Chief Jeff Katers
Phone: (763) 427-6812 Fax: (763) 427-2361
Advisors: Laura Lohse
Richfield Police Explorer Post #447
Sponsored by Richfield Public Safety Department
6700 Portland Avenue South
Richfield, MN 55423
Chief Jay Henthorne
Phone: (612) 861-9800 Fax: (612) 866-0297
Advisors: Miranda Wagner | Angie Figueroa | Hailey Quanbeck | Kristian Schultz-Sanchez | Chris Barber
Rochester Police Explorer Post #12
Sponsored by Rochester Police Department
101 South East 4th Street
Rochester, MN 55904
Phone: (507) 328-6920
Advisor: Lt. Scott Tulius | Sgt. Manguson
If you wish to become a member please contact Lt. Scott Tulius.
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Roseville Police Explorer Post #574
Sponsored by Roseville Police Department
2660 Civic Center Drive
Roseville, MN 55113
Phone: (612) 490-2255 Fax: (612) 490-2270
Advisor: Sean Johnson
If you wish to become a member please contact Sean Johnson.
Saint Paul Police Explorer Post #454
Sponsored by Saint Paul Police Department
367 Grove Street
Saint Paul, MN 55101
Chief Todd D. Axtel
Phone: (651) 266-5854 Fax: (651) 266-5711
Email | Website
Advisors: Audra Rawlings, Emilio Castro, Mohammed Dahir, Francine Dean,
Mursal Fahim, Mallory House, Kou Lee, James Legierski,
Travis Lenander, Victor Rodriguez, Kyle Stever
If you wish to become a member, please contact our email listed above.
If you leave a message we will respond as soon as possible.
Please note new academy sessions are held every year in August.
Saint Louis County Sheriff Explorer Post #523
Sponsored by St. Louis County Sheriff's Department
100 North 5th Avenue West
Duluth, MN 55816
Sheriff Ross Litman
Phone: (218) 726-2111 Fax: (218) 726-2171
Advisors: Pat Olson | Jesse Evjen | Marcus Bruning
Website
Saint Louis Park Police Explorer Post #505
Sponsored by Saint Louis Park Department Department
3015 Raleigh Avenue
Saint Louis Park, MN 55416
Chief Mike Harcey
Advisor: Officer Maddie Turnquist | Officer Caroline Bjorge
We meet Tuesday's at 1830 hours at the Police Station.
If you wish to become a member please contact Maddie Turnquist or Caroline Bjorge.
South Saint Paul Police Explorer Post #3727
Sponsored by South Saint Paul Police Department
125 3rd Ave N
South St. Paul, MN 55075
Chief Brian Wicke
P: 651-554-3300 F: 651-413-8399
Lead Advisor: Officer Emma Keding #2140
Assistant Advisors: Officer Jon Weight, Officer Melissa Gruenewald, Officer Peter Harris, Officer Jason Christensen, Officer Tory Nelson and Officer Aaron Schmidt
If you wish to become a member, please contact Officer Emma Keding at ekeding@sspmn.org.
Shakopee Police Explorer Post #965
Sponsored by Shakopee Police Department
475 Gorman Street
Shakopee, MN 55379
Chief Dan Hughes
Phone: (952) 233-9400 Fax: (952) 233-3811
Advisor: Officer Jeff Wyckoff
If you wish to become a member please contact Officer Jeff Wyckoff.
Springfield Police Explorer Post #2317
Sponsored by Springfield Police Department
16 North Marshall Avenue
Springfield, MN 56087
Chief John Nicholson
Phone: (507) 723-3514 Fax: (507) 723-4311
Advisors: Office Katie Mueller
If you wish to become a member please contact Office Katie Mueller.
We meet Sundays at 6:30 pm at the Springfield Police Department.
Stearns County Sheriff Explorer Post #250
Sponsored by Stearns County Sheriff's Office
PO Box 217
Saint Cloud, MN 56302
Phone: 320-259-3700 Fax: 320-259-3786
Advisors Dep Laura Berg | Sgt. Steven Nohner
If you wish to become a member, please contact SheriffExplorer@stearnscountymn.gov
Washington County Sheriff Explorer Post #2528
Sponsored by Washington County Sheriff's Department
PO Box 3801
Stillwater, MN 55082
Sheriff Dan Starry
Phone: (651) 430-7829
Advisor: Detective Sara Peulen
If you wish to become a member please contact Detective Sara Peulen.
Willmar Police Explorer Post #3200
Sponsored by Willmar Police Department
2200 23rd St NE
Willmar, MN 56201
Phone: (320) 214-6700 Fax: (320) 231-6556
Advisors: Ben Hanneman, Alex Anderson, Joe Schaefbauer
If you wish to become a member please contact willmarpdexplorer@willmarmn.gov.
Woodbury Police Explorer Post #575
Sponsored by Woodbury Police Department
2100 Radio Drive
Woodbury, MN 55125
Phone: (651) 714-3600 Fax: (651) 714-3708
Advisors: Rudy Wessels and Kyle Myers
If you wish to become a member please contact Rudy Wessels.
Wright County Sheriff Explorer Post #641
Sponsored by Wright County Sheriff's Department
10 North West 2nd Street Room 170
Buffalo, MN 55313
Sheriff Joe Hagerty
Phone: (763) 682-7622 Fax: (763) 682-7610
Advisors: Sgt. Dave Nystuen, Deputies Ben Miller, Jessica Miller, Krystal Kramer
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