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Update:
Throughout the spring and summer, Explorer Post 602
participated in several competitions, representing the
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City of Arlington well as they took the 1 place overall
team award twice in Round Rock and Mansfield
competitions.

In July, our Explorers competed in the Texas Law
Enforcement Explorer Advisor Association Competition,
which is referred to as the “State Competition.” Eighty
teams from agencies throughout Texas, Oklahoma,
Mississippi, and Kansas competed in 8 scenarios over a
two day period. Arlington brought two teams to the
competition, which was hosted at UTA. One team
received first place awards in 3 events, second place in
two events, and third place in one event. Their total
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score for all events earned them the title of 2 place
overall. The second team placed first in one event and
third in another. Additionally, one of the female
Explorers placed first in the Physical Agility Course.

In addition to the competitions that our Explorers
participated in, they assisted the police department with
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traffic direction during the July 4 parade. Seven
Explorers ensured that traffic flowed in and out of the
UTA parking lots south of the parade float staging area.
Their assistance was vital to the success of the parade
traffic plan.

In August, we celebrated the accomplishments of our
Explorers with an awards banquet. Explorers were
recognized for perfect attendance, community service,
physical fitness, and tenure.

Our summer PAL program concluded with three camps
in July and August. 67 from AISD and the Boys and Girls
Club of Arlington kids attended the camps, which were
held at Trinity United Methodist Church.

Coach 5‐0 kicked off in August with the start of the
football and volleyball seasons. Officers are interacting
with these athletes in weight rooms, during practices,
and at games.

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