Police Explorers
email: Explorers@bensalem-township.org
email: Explorers@bensalem-township.org
The purpose of Law Enforcement Exploring is to provide young adults who may be interested in a career in law enforcement with a competition, service and practical experiences. Character development, physical fitness, good citizenship and patriotism are integral components of the overall program. Through their involvement in the program, Explorers develop an awareness of the purpose, mission and objectives of law enforcement agencies.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Law Enforcement Exploring is open to young adults ages 14, and graduated from the eighth grade, through 20, or age 15 through 20 years.
Due to the sensitive nature of law enforcement operations, most agencies establish additional eligibility standards for prospective Explorers. Additionally, it is a fact that the ability of a Post to maintain the support of the agency, and to be effective, is dependent upon attracting well-qualified members. These standards often include, but are not limited to:
Law Enforcement Exploring is open to young adults ages 14, and graduated from the eighth grade, through 20, or age 15 through 20 years.
Due to the sensitive nature of law enforcement operations, most agencies establish additional eligibility standards for prospective Explorers. Additionally, it is a fact that the ability of a Post to maintain the support of the agency, and to be effective, is dependent upon attracting well-qualified members. These standards often include, but are not limited to:
| ■ | Must not have a prior conviction for a criminal offense or serious traffic offense. |
| ■ | Must have and maintain a minimum of a 2.0 cumulative grade point average in high school or college to remain in the program. |
| ■ | Must undergo a thorough background review to assess character and integrity that will include interviews with neighbors, teachers and employers. |
1)Honor Guard
2)Accident Investigation
3)Hostage Negation
4)Traffic Stops
5)Crime scene investigation
6)Bomb threats
7)Building searches
8)Arrest and search Techniques
9)Police 10 codes
10)Radio edit.
11)Domestic Crisis Intervention
12)Evidence
13)Narcotics
14)Canine
15)Crime Prevention
16)White collar crimes
17)Search and Rescue
2)Accident Investigation
3)Hostage Negation
4)Traffic Stops
5)Crime scene investigation
6)Bomb threats
7)Building searches
8)Arrest and search Techniques
9)Police 10 codes
10)Radio edit.
11)Domestic Crisis Intervention
12)Evidence
13)Narcotics
14)Canine
15)Crime Prevention
16)White collar crimes
17)Search and Rescue
18)Forensic Science
19)Litigation Science
20)Media relations
21)Patrol procedures
22)Criminal Law
23)Juvenile Law
24)Report Writing
25)Crisis intervention
26)Ethics
27)Self defense
28)Traffic and crowd control
29)Community and public relation
30)Types of dangerous drugs and narcotics
31)Criminology
32)Disabled motorist assist
33)Breathalyzer/sobriety test
34)Evidence
19)Litigation Science
20)Media relations
21)Patrol procedures
22)Criminal Law
23)Juvenile Law
24)Report Writing
25)Crisis intervention
26)Ethics
27)Self defense
28)Traffic and crowd control
29)Community and public relation
30)Types of dangerous drugs and narcotics
31)Criminology
32)Disabled motorist assist
33)Breathalyzer/sobriety test
34)Evidence
Training will include the following
