Former Plainfield Police Explorers Donate Airsoft Guns To Program

PLAINFIELD, IL — Police in Plainfield thanked airsoft accessory company MC Kydex and former Plainfield Police Department Explorers Logan Kaminski and Chris Koziol for their donation of four airsoft guns and their related accessories to the Police Explorers program.

Airsoft guns are replica weapons that shoot plastic BBs instead of bullets.

"This donation will allow our explorers the unique opportunity to conduct realistic-based law enforcement use-of-force training," officials said in a post to Facebook Wednesday.

Police Explorers is a hands-on program open to anyone who has completed the 6th grade and is interested in a career in law enforcement, ages 14 to 20. Explorers learn about the criminal justice system and participate in realistic police training scenarios. According to the program's website, the program also "promotes personal growth through character development, respect for the rule of law, physical fitness, good citizenship and patriotism."

Explorers meet every Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Plainfield Police Department, with the exception of holidays.

Applications for the program can be picked up at the Plainfield Police Department during regular business hours. Call Officer Van Heeswijk at 815-267-7225 or click here for more information.

Photo: Plainfield Police officers and Explorer advisors Jason Kopek and Mark Siegel, former Explorer Chris Koziol, Logan Kaminski, and Plainfield Officer and Explorer Advisor Martin van Heeswijk. (Plainfield Police Department)