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Explorer Program -The 2007 -2008 Lino Lakes Explorer Post had 17 members ranging in ages from 14 — 20. The Lino Lakes Explorer Post trains in several areas including interview and interrogation, traffic accident investigation, traffic stops. street decisions (shoot/don't shoot), domestic crisis, crime prevention, arrest and search, hostage negotiations, emergency field first aid, white collar crime and burglary response. At the State's 2008 Police Exploring competition at Breezy Point_ the Lino Lakes Explorers had 16 participants and competed in several practical competitions. Among the hundreds of teams participating in the events, we are proud to say that one of our teams placed 3rd in the interview and interrogation competition. Another Lino Lakes team placed 5`1' in an academic session entitled "riot control." Additionally, two Lino Lakes Explorers obtained individual awards in the pistol shoot and the 5K run. In addition to the state competition, the Lino Lakes Explorers assist our department, and others, with many needed functions. They help out with delivering neighborhood pamphlets and other "door to door" duties. They also participate in the National Night Out celebration and the Lino Lakes Police Department Open House. Furthermore, in 2008 the assisted the Blaine Police Department with parking and security at the 3M Golf Tournament. The Explorers have donated 2,898 hours to the department in 2008. This year the State's Police Ex- ploring competition will be held in Rochester. The Post has planned to have the remaining 15 members and four advisors attend the competition, which is on April 23`d through April 26th. Chaplain Program -A good police officer knows when situations require backup. Whether an officer of the Lino Lakes Police Department is requested to deliver a death notification, respond to death scenes or other crisis situations, Larry Strombcrg or Cindy Lannon are on call twenty -four hour a day ready to respond. Larry has been with the Lino Lakes Police Department since May- of 2003 and Cindy joined us this year.