Post advisor: Det. Tony Nelson Post Sergeants: Andrew Har and Jared West

Tony Nelson has been with the Foley Police Department since 2002 and has served as the explorer post advisor since 2004. Officer Nelson spent his first 3 years in the patrol division and then was promoted to investigatior.

Cadet Sergeant Andrew Har is a graduate of the National Law Enforcement Explorers academy Class of 2005. He has been an explorer since January of 2004. In his time, he has worked over 600 hours on the streets, responded to hundreds of calls, written over 100 traffic tickets and 75 warnings! Andrews goal is to go to college and become an Alabama State Trooper.

Jared West has served with the department since October of 2003. He has spent 300+ hours on the streets, and hopes to be one of Foley's finest.

now a poem for explorers everywhere

POEM FROM HOLLY HILL POLICE, FLA.

My parents say I can do better, I don't think they understand,

When I take control and put others at ease, I feel I am taking a stand,

I have no gun and I have no mace, I must stay calm when danger stares me in the face,

I am an Explorer for what it's worth, I wear the uniform and have respected officers since birth,

We are called wannabes but must hold our heads high, Because in the end, we will be the ones in the patrol cars, And we will wave as we pass by,

And every person who had any doubt will know, We are putting our lives on the line for them and for you,

Yes we are wannabes and I will say it proudly, I am an Explorer and I will never give up,

I will do what I can until I earn a real badge and a gun, And until that day, when I walk by,

Don't insult me and tell me I am nothing, Because in a few years when I am on my beat, I will be a part of the few men who stand for something!

**** Poem by an explorer of Holly hill PD Florida.