What is the Police Explorer Program?

The primary purpose of the Police Explorer program is to provide young adults with an interest in a law enforcement career with some hands on experience.

The Police Explorer Program is designed for motivated and service-oriented young adults who have an interest in the law enforcement field. Explorers attend weekly meetings where they receive training in all avenues of law enforcement. The program provides an opportunity for young adults to enhance their leadership skills and make a positive difference in their community.

Pomona Police Explorer Post #160

The Pomona Police Explorer Program is designed to provide young adults from the ages of 14-20 years old with hands on experience in law enforcement. This program allows Explorers to participate in law enforcement training exercises, physical fitness activities, patrol ride alongs, competition events, community oriented events and other related duties as needed.

Although most Police Explorers express interest in a future career in law enforcement, this program focuses on teaching responsibility, commitment, integrity, drive, resilience and other qualities to be successful in life.

Applicants must meet the following:

• 14 - 20 years of age
• 2.0 or higher GPA or High School Diploma
• Show good judgment
• Successfully pass structured interview and background check
• Complete Explorer Academy within the first year of becoming an Explorer Recruit

Explorer Activities

Explorer training is in the field of law enforcement and has been developed to provide the Explorer with a basic understanding of the many services necessary in order to function as a public safety agency.

As a part of the training, the Explorer will receive many job assignments in various areas throughout the department: patrol procedures, communications, department regulations, criminal law, report writing, the fundamentals of police field work, and more!

Along with the training, the Explorer will be expected to participate in many other Post activities such as: Drill team, field trips to other agencies, parades, L.A. County Fair missing children detail, and other activities planned by the Explorers.

What You Will Learn

• Teamwork
• Confidence
• Discipline
• First Aid
• Traffic Control
• Self Defense
• Report Writing
• Penal Codes

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