Explorers take part in Winterfest event

Photo provided by PATRICK BEDWELL More than 3,000 Explorers representing 80 law enforcement agencies from across the country met in Gatlinburg, Tenn. for the 2012 Winterfest Competition in February. From left, are Deputy Gene Higginbotham, Deputy Tate Magee, Jordan Santanan, Austin Millette, Jonathan Barksdale, Brynne Harrison, Taner Mansure, Dalton Kirkes, Drew Wascom, Scott Treadway, Chase Carrier, Mason Gray, Samantha Williams, Austin Kirkes, senior adviser Deputy Patrick Bedwell, Taylor Bice, Micah Rider, Deputy Melissa Parent, Deputy Robbie Ellis and Deputy Darryl Arceneaux.

Advocate staff report

More than 3,000 Explorers, representing 80 law enforcement agencies from across the country, met in Gatlinburg, Tenn., for the 2012 Winterfest Competition in February.

The Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office brought 13 Explorers and six advisers. Those attending the conference were Deputy Darryl Arceneaux, senior adviser; Deputy Patrick Bedwell; Deputy Robbie Ellis; Deputy Gene Higginbotham; Deputy Tate Magee; and Deputy Melissa Parent.

Explorers attending were Jonathan Barksdale, Chase Carrier, Mason Gray, Brynne Harrison, Austin Kirkes, Dalton Kirkes, Tanner Mansur, Austin Millette, Micah Rider, Jordan Santanan, Scott Treadway, Drew Wascom and Samantha Williams.

Wascom won first place in the tactical fitness challenge while the team placed 19th in felony traffic stops, 21st in DUI traffic stops and 21st in search warrants.