Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office - Community Programs

Explorer Post 238:
Explorer Post 238 is a program designed for youth ages 14 through 20, who are interested in a law enforcement or related career. Explorers train in various areas of the law enforcement operations.

Teen Driver Challenge:
HCSO is pleased to offer a safety program for teen drivers. Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for those ages 15 to 20 across the nation. Safety on the roadways is a priority of the Sheriff's Office and we are committed to helping our youth get off to the best start behind the wheel.

The Teen Driver Challenge is a defensive driving and vehicle control program designed for teenage drivers. The program is designed to provide young drivers with the knowledge and understanding of vehicle dynamics and human kinetics, the forces created by an automobile, and the effects of the forces on the human body.