LAW ENFORCEMENT EXPLORER POST 133

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Explorers SealThe SHEPHERDSVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT'S LAW ENFORCEMENT EXPLORERS PROGRAM is a worksite-based program for young men and women who have completed the eighth grade and are 14 years of age, or are 15 years of age but have not yet reached their 21st birthday.

Law Enforcement Explorer posts help youth to gain insight into a variety of programs that offer hands-on career activities. For young men and women who are interested in careers in the field of law enforcement, Exploring offers experiential learning with lots of fun-filled, hands-on activities that promote the growth and development of adolescent youth.

Explorer Post 133The purpose of Law Enforcement Exploring is to provide young adults who may be interested in a career in law enforcement with a comprehensive program of training, 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 in general and the Shepherdsville Police Department specifically.

Explorer OutingLaw Enforcement Exploring is intended to provide young adults with an educational and practical orientation into the law enforcement profession.  In order for Explorers to have the type of quality experience that will permit them to better understand and appreciate the law enforcement profession it is essential they undergo some form of a basic training program followed by periodic in-service training sessions. Typical Law Enforcement Explorer basic training curriculums include, but are not limited to, the following topics:

  1. The history of law enforcement.
  2. Patrol procedures.
  3. Ciminal Law.
  4. Juvenile Law.
  5. Arrest, Search & Seizure.
  6. Report Writing.
  7. Crisis Intervention. Explorers Training
  8. Ethics.
  9. Self-Defense.
  10. Traffic Control / Crowd Control.
  11. Accident Investigation.
  12. Traffic Stops - Misdemeanor and Felony.
  13. Basic first aid & CPR.
  14. Radio communication procedures.
  15. Crime prevention techniques.
  16. Crime scene search techniques.
  17. Community / public relations.
  18. Dangerous Drugs and Narcotics.
  19. Criminology.

FAQ's

What are the requirements to be an Explorer?
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:
  1. As a prerequisite for joining a hold harmless and release form for the department and Learning for Life must be executed by the parents or legal guardian and/or the Explorer if of legal age to sign such a form.
  2. Must not have a prior conviction for a criminal offense or serious traffic offense.
  3. Must have and maintain a minimum of a 2.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) in high school or college to remain in the Post.
  4. Must complete a basic training course, to include Youth Protection: Personal Safety Awareness training, and a probationary period.
  5. Must undergo a thorough background review to assess character and integrity that will include interviews with neighbors, teachers and employers.
  6. Must keep body weight in proportion to height and maintain a high level of physical fitness.

When do the Explorers meet?
Explorer Post 133 of the Shepherdsville Police Department meets on the first and third Thurdsay of each month at 6:00 P.M.
What is the cost, if any, to join the Explorer program?
The cost of the Explorer program is $15 per Explorer annually.

For more information on joining the Law Enforcement Explorer Program call: (502) 921-1000.