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Moving Picture: Hoffman Estates program trains would-be police officers

Training, competition key for Explorers who want to become cops

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Hoffman Estates Police Explorer Phil Giacone takes part in a simulated felony traffic stop in the police department parking lot.

JOE LEWNARD | Staff Photographer

Hoffman Estates Police Explorer Phil Giacone hands items from the pockets of "suspect" Farhad Mujahed, to the post's adviser — and backup officer — Joe Notarnicola during a simulated felony traffic stop.

JOE LEWNARD | Staff Photographer

Hoffman Estates Police Explorer Phil Giacone aims his weapon while undergoing training with the Meggitt XVT firearms simulator at the South Barrington police station.

JOE LEWNARD | Staff Photographer

Though he's more than three times her size, Hoffman Estates Police Explorer Phil Giacone holds on tightly to the blocking dummy as Mikala Janicki, 11, of Hoffman Estates strikes a blow with a flexible training baton during an obstacle course on the final day of the Junior Police Academy.

JOE LEWNARD | Staff Photographer

Hoffman Estates Police Explorer Phil Giacone cheers on participants during the Junior Police Academy training.

JOE LEWNARD | Staff Photographer

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A Hoffman Estates Police Explorer patch on the sleeve of a class-B uniform.

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About this Article

Phil Giacone aspires to become a police officer, and the training he's getting as one of the original Hoffman Estates Police Explorer Post 806 members is giving him the experience to do just that. The program, started by officer Lisa Notarnicola, provides training in everything from felony traffic stops to live-fire competition." I want to be a police officer, I'm very good in stressful situations," Giacone said, "it gets my adrenaline pumping. It's a job that you're not behind a desk from 9 to 5."
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    • Hoffman Estates Police Explorer Phil Giacone takes part in a simulated felony traffic stop in the police department parking lot.
    • Hoffman Estates Police Explorer Phil Giacone hands items from the pockets of “suspect” Farhad Mujahed, to the post’s adviser — and backup officer — Joe Notarnicola during a simulated felony traffic stop.
    • Hoffman Estates Police Explorer Phil Giacone aims his weapon while undergoing training with the Meggitt XVT firearms simulator at the South Barrington police station.
    • Though he’s more than three times her size, Hoffman Estates Police Explorer Phil Giacone holds on tightly to the blocking dummy as Mikala Janicki, 11, of Hoffman Estates strikes a blow with a flexible training baton during an obstacle course on the final day of the Junior Police Academy.
    • Hoffman Estates Police Explorer Phil Giacone cheers on participants during the Junior Police Academy training.
    • A Hoffman Estates Police Explorer patch on the sleeve of a class-B uniform.
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