Fairfax County Police Explorer Post #1742 invites teens and their parents to an informational meeting on Monday, Oct. 1, at the Fairfax County Criminal Justice Academy, 14601 Lee Road in Chantilly. The meeting begins at 7 p.m.

For any teen that’s ever dreamed of a potential career in the field of law enforcement, the Explorers are a good place to start, according to Fairfax County police.

Explorers serve police departments and their communities across the country, and provide young people with opportunities to learn and practice skills that police officers use on a daily basis. Explorers gain experience in fingerprinting, processing crime scenes, staffing special events and helping officers spread the word about safety and crime prevention.

There is no need to RSVP to attend this once-a-year informational session.