Coon Rapids Community Rallies Support, Raises Over $1,000 For Police Explorers' State Competition Journey

Coon Rapids Community Rallies Support, Raises Over $1,000 For Police Explorers' State Competition Journey

The Coon Rapids Police Department recently took to social media to express gratitude towards their community's support for the department's Police Explorers program. In an initiative that saw Explorers bagging groceries at local supermarket Cub Foods, the group raised a significant amount for their upcoming state competition. The community's generosity was not lost on the department, as they were able to collect over $1,000 in donations.

A post on the department's Facebook page highlighted the effort, saying, "We wanted to take a minute and thank all of those who donated to our Police Explorers program while they were bagging groceries at Cub Foods! We raised over $1,000!" This money, they explained, will help to alleviate the financial burden of participating in the state competition, set to take place in Rochester.

The Police Explorers progr

am serves as an extension of the Boy Scouts of America and offers a unique opportunity for youths interested in careers in law enforcement. Through initiatives such as bagging groceries, Explorers are exposed to community service while also raising funds for their educational and competitive events. The success of such fundraising efforts is crucial as it allows the Explorers to engage in competitions that test their knowledge and skills relative to policing and law enforcement practices.

The money raised from this event represents a communal investment in the youth, supporting both their aspirations in law enforcement and their present involvement in community affairs. For the Explorers heading to Rochester, the high cost of participating in such state-level events will now be less of a burden, thanks to the support from the people of Coon Rapids.

SOURCE: hoodline