Operating a high-quality Explorer program requires ongoing financial support. Annual expenses include uniforms, training equipment, Scouting America registration fees, competition registration fees, travel expenses, and other program costs that provide meaningful training and leadership opportunities for our Explorers.
Every donation has a direct impact on the success of our program and helps ensure that financial barriers do not prevent young adults from participating. Donations are made through our 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and receipts are available for tax purposes.
We are currently working to establish an online donation platform. In the meantime, please contact Program Advisor Michael Hingiss at mhingiss@flathead.mt.gov to make a donation. A secure electronic payment link can be provided through Square, or donations may be made by check.
Thank you for supporting the next generation of law enforcement and public safety leaders. Your generosity helps provide our Explorers with the training, equipment, and opportunities they need to succeed.
All donated funds are applied directly to supporting our youth members and the operation of the Flathead County Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement Explorer Program. Contributions help provide uniforms, training equipment, registration fees, competition expenses, travel, and other essential program costs.
Donors may also designate their contribution for a specific purpose, allowing their gift to support a particular need or program activity. We are committed to using every donation responsibly to provide meaningful opportunities for our Explorers and to help prepare the next generation of public safety professionals.
In-kind donations are another valuable way to support the Flathead County Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement Explorer Program. These contributions may include equipment, supplies, professional services, training materials, or other items that help meet the needs of our Explorers and the program.
If you are interested in making an in-kind donation, please contact us to discuss your contribution and how it can best support our youth members. We appreciate the generosity of our community and welcome partnerships that help provide meaningful opportunities for the next generation of law enforcement professionals.
Past Donations
A generous donation of 35 Glock training handguns and 20,000 rounds of ammunition has significantly enhanced the Flathead County Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement Explorer Program.
This equipment is used to provide Explorers with comprehensive firearms safety education, safe firearms handling instruction, and supervised marksmanship training. These resources help prepare participants for future careers in law enforcement while emphasizing responsibility, safety, and professionalism.
We are sincerely grateful for this generous contribution and the lasting impact it has on the training and development of our Explorers.