The Fort Myers Police Department's Explorer Post provides young people ages 15 to 20 with an opportunity to experience daily operations of the police department by utilizing their volunteer services.

Most of the Explorers have an interest in a law enforcement career and the program gives them a basic understanding of the profession. Explorers help police officers with various tasks and assist the department at events such as parades and fairs. Explorers also ride along with police officers on the road.

Many of the department's Explorers have gone on to successful careers both at the Fort Myers Police Department and other law enforcement agencies.

Each year the Fort Myers Explorers compete with Explorers from around the state of Florida. In 1999, the local Explorers Finished in the top five in three categories In addition, Explorer Commander Nathan Kirk was named the First Runner-Up to the Florida Explorer of the Year.