Jessamine Co. Sheriff’s Office Explorers Program

Jessamine Co. Sheriff’s Office Explorers Program Welcome to the official page for the Jessamine Co. Sheriff’s Department Explorers Program. Know someone (age 14-18) that is interested in Law Enforcement?

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Big night for the Jessamine County Sheriff’s Office Explorers. Tonight, our Explorers had the opportunity to learn about...
03/28/2026

Big night for the Jessamine County Sheriff’s Office Explorers. Tonight, our Explorers had the opportunity to learn about crime scene investigations and warrant service. From understanding how evidence is collected and documented to seeing the planning and teamwork that goes into serving warrants safely, our Explorers got hands-on experience with two important parts of law enforcement.

We are proud to help prepare the next generation of leaders by giving them real-world knowledge and experiences. Great job to all of our Explorers for their hard work, professionalism, and willingness to learn.

We enjoyed the opportunity to participate in the career fair at the Providence school this afternoon!  Thank you for th...
03/20/2026

We enjoyed the opportunity to participate in the career fair at the Providence school this afternoon!  Thank you for the invite.

02/24/2026

If anyone plans to attend (or knows someone who plans to attend) the meet and greet for the Explorer Program, we would really like to get an idea of how many people are planning to drop in. Please feel free to send a message or comment on this post.

We will be starting around 5:30pm tomorrow here at the Sheriffs Office- 201 N. Main Street.

We look forward to meeting anyone interested!

Meet & Greet NightInterested in Law Enforcement?Come meet our deputies, learn about the Sheriff’s Explorers program, and...
02/16/2026

Meet & Greet Night

Interested in Law Enforcement?
Come meet our deputies, learn about the Sheriff’s Explorers program, and see what it’s all about!

📅 Wednesday, February 25th
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 Jessamine County Sheriff’s Office

This event is open to anyone interested in joining the Sheriff’s Explorers. Parents and guardians are welcome to attend.

✔ Learn about the Explorer program
✔ Meet deputies and current Explorers
✔ Ask questions and get involved

We look forward to seeing you there! Spread the word!

The Explorers worked hard, gave it everything they had and it paid off! They competed in multiple events over the course...
02/08/2026

The Explorers worked hard, gave it everything they had and it paid off! They competed in multiple events over the course of Friday and Saturday against 43 other Law Enforcement agencies from across the country. We can not emphasize enough how proud we are of them.

2nd Place - Unknown Trouble
1st Place - Domestic Violence
1st Place - Accident Investigation
1st Place - Burglary in Progress
1st Place - Active Shooter

And to top it all off, we received a brand new award….

“Top Law Enforcement Post” for the highest scoring Law Enforcement Post for WinterFest 2026!

Thank you to the Explorers, for dedicating your own time to prepare for this competition. Your work ethic, team spirit and desire to learn played a huge role in the awards that you earned!

Thank you to the parents and guardians for allowing us the opportunity to teach these young men and women what Law Enforcement is all about.

Thank you to the Jessamine County Sheriff’s Office for sponsoring Explorer Post 700, and for unwavering support over the years.

And a big thank you to the supporters of Post 700. Your words, comments, donations, etc. have helped provide critical training tools and kept this momentum going!

02/08/2026

WinterFest 2026 has come to a close, and we have exciting updates on how the Explorers did! Stay tuned!

Winterfest 2026 prep is in full effect! We are counting down the days till we head south to Tennessee to compete yet on...
01/10/2026

Winterfest 2026 prep is in full effect! We are counting down the days till we head south to Tennessee to compete yet once again!

11/11/2025

Happy Veterans Day to those who served in the Armed Forces, past and present, who answered the call and swore an oath to defend the United States. From Explorer Post 700, thank you for your service and dedication.

This week, our Jessamine County Sheriff’s Office Explorers had the opportunity to learn defensive tactics taught by Depu...
09/26/2025

This week, our Jessamine County Sheriff’s Office Explorers had the opportunity to learn defensive tactics taught by Deputy Burford and Sgt. Bryant.

These skills are designed to keep them safe and confident while preparing them for real-world situations they may face in law enforcement careers. We are proud of the hard work and dedication our Explorers show each week as they continue building knowledge, confidence, and professionalism.

A big thank you to Deputy Burford and Sgt. Bryant for sharing their experience and taking the time to invest in the next generation of law enforcement.

Address

101 S 2nd Street
Nicholasville, KY
40356

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