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Brandon Lurtey
  • Criminal Justice
  • Greenville, SC

Brandon Lurtey Named Law Enforcement Explorer Officer of the Year

2015 Feb 17

Brandon Lurtey, a freshman criminal justice major at Bob Jones University, was named the Law Enforcement Explorer Officer of the Year at the 34th Annual Greenville County Sheriff's Awards Ceremony.

Lurtey, a resident of Greenville, was recognized for having shown exemplary dedication and duty to his post, Explorer Post 817, and having shown outstanding character in his willingness to serve in the community.

The Explorer Program is a program for students ages 14 to 20. The program was established to teach students about law enforcement. Students get experience through state level and national conferences and competitions. Participants of the program are involved in different community service events such as the Safe Kids Project and the Special Olympics.

The Greenville County Sheriff's Office sponsors Explorer Post 817.