PANAMA CITY — The Bay County Sheriff’s Office Junior Deputies and Explorers program will hold a fundraiser this Saturday.
The members of the program will conduct a beach cleanup Saturday from 3 to 6 p.m. on the beaches beginning at Rick Seltzer Park on Thomas Drive and heading west.
The group is looking for contributors to sponsor an individual junior deputy or explorer for a specific amount per half-hour spent cleaning up the beach. The amount per half-hour is up to the sponsor to determine. Cpl. Larry Grainger, the director of the program, will keep a log of each member’s participation.
All money raised will be used to fund a summer trip for the kids, BCSO reported.
The BCSO Junior Deputies and Explorers program offers teens an opportunity to learn about law enforcement and cultivate leadership skills. The group also gives back to the community by volunteering at large events such as Relay for Life, Cops and Kids and Jazzfest. Several current deputies at the BCSO joined Junior Deputies and Explorers as teens.
Anyone interested in sponsoring a Junior Deputy or Explorer is asked to contact Cpl. Larry Granger at 850-248-2162.