Exploring - Narragansett Council

07/19/2026

05/22/2026

Congratulations to Warwick Police Department for being named the Southwest District Sponsoring Organization of the year.

The Warwick Police Department was honored to have our Police Explorer Program, Post #327, recognized as the Charter Organization of the Year by the Scouting America Narragansett Council Southwest District.

Led by Officer Hermanowski and his advisors, Post #327 continues to set the standard for youth development and community engagement in Warwick and beyond. We were proud to attend the Southwest District Annual Recognition Dinner and accept this award!

04/12/2026

Congratulations!

01/31/2026

🎉 Join Us in Celebrating Our Amazing Volunteers! 🎉

We’re thrilled to honor Detective Michael Velino, recipient of the prestigious William H. Spurgeon III Award—the highest recognition for outstanding leadership and service in the Exploring program! 🏅

Michael’s Scouting journey began as a youth, where he spent 10 years actively involved and earned the rank of Eagle Scout with Troop 1 Warwick. Today, he continues to make a lasting impact through multiple leadership roles:
✅ Assistant Den Leader & Treasurer – Pack 6 Cranston
✅ Senior Advisor & Committee Chairman – Woonsocket Police Explorers Post 412
✅ Director – Rhode Island Police Explorer Academy
✅ Committee Chairman – Troop 66 Garden City

Michael was instrumental in launching the Woonsocket Police Explorers program, which has helped countless youth gain hands-on experience in law enforcement—five of whom have gone on to become police officers! His dedication reflects a lifelong commitment to Scouting, rooted in a family tradition spanning three generations.

📅 Annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner
🗓 Date: Wednesday, February 4
🕒 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Venus De Milo, 75 Grand Army of the Republic Hwy, Swansea, MA

✨ Don’t miss this special evening of celebration, inspiration, and community!
👉 RSVP Today: NCScouts.org/AnnualDinner

Let’s come together to recognize the incredible impact of our volunteers. See you there! 💙


Troop 66 Garden City
Woonsocket Police Department