Police Explorers Help?

Question

Can Anyone Tell me about the Police Explorers Program?? What kind of things do you do? Did you like it.

Answer 1

I'm an Explorer Adviser in my Department. Our Explorers are part of Scouting's "Learning for Life" division and are pretty active. We allow them to go on ride alongs, after they show proficiency in first aid and radio procedures. In addition, out Explorers direct traffic at events such as parades, park cars at certain large gatherings and help out younger kids during Halloween. In the winter months, our Explorers help the elderly in our town by shoveling snow and helping to dig out cars. We train the Explorers in police procedures, and go on field trips. In all, it's a rewarding experience for both the Explorer and the officer. If you haven't joined yet, give it a try, you just might like it... Good Luck!!

Answer 2

Actually I am a Police Explorer myself. Basically we get to train with Police Officers before we are actually old enough to be an officer. Things we do: go on ride alongs, use the radio, are issued cuffs, radio, uniform, and OC spray if we go through with that (people call us wannabe's, rent a cops, all that stuff but you have to learn in Law Enforcement to take Sh** talking with a grain of salt). We have classes and meetings where we learn about anything and everything we will need to know when we are officers from directing traffic, k-9 assists, search and rescue, death invest., burglary, and defensive tactics literally everything. We train at the range, are subject to physical training, all that stuff. In Washington State there are two Explorer Academies per year, one in Winter and one in the Summer. We live in barracks at the Academies, do plenty of PT, get yelled at, learn in classrooms, go to the range, and do drill. It's all fun and a great opportunity for future Law Enforcement workers. Basically we are police/sheriff interns. Some posts call themselves cadets, too.

Answer 3

It depends on the department you work with. we did lots of community service events helping the officers just being extra eyes. i went on well over 100 ride alongs (we were only allowed 2 a month) I worked at the station doing what ever they needed. there is also an academy ours was 3 weeks it was lots of fun. You will have meetings where you will have classes and demonstrations about police work. we went to the jail a lot. It all depends on what department you go with the sheriffs department that i was with did not do as much as the two police departments. talk to the advisers of the programs before you join them

Answer 4

That is where my brother got his start in law enforcement . He started out riding with police officers. Learning how to do everything. He went on to school and was at the top of his class.
He was the youngest to be hired at our local police station. He moved up in ranks and has now moved on to be a FHP officer.
He really enjoyed it.
Hope you like it also. Good luck.

Answer 5

You have to be at least 14, I believe. Depends on what that station does. Normally they get together once a week, don't expect to be brought on to the action, though. You may help with traffic during an event, parking, this and that.

And if you are really interested, apply soon. They waiting time can be long

Answer 6

Being a police explorer is great for youths that want to become police officers. Police explorers often learn about the history of law enforcement, criminal law, traffic law, criminal investigation, ethics, crisis intervention, self defense, physical fitness, first aid, patrol procedures, crime prevention, traffic control and direction, accident investigation, dangerous drugs and narcotics, juvenile delinquency, criminology, and other topics related to law enforcement. Trained police explorers are often tasked with performing duties such as security checks, bicycle safety inspections, child identification fingerprinting for parents, manning information booth at career fairs or community events, answering telephones or radios, assisting with searches for missing persons, traffic or crowd control at certain events, and data processing. Some law enforcement explorer programs include ride-alongs. Explorers are representatives of their respective departments, and are expected to abide by all policies and procedures, and act in an appropriate and professional manner. Police explorers are usually required to wear uniforms.