The Explorers in the Post are provided with opportunities to learn about careers in law enforcement through classroom instruction as well as through hands-on experience. Training and information is provided by professionals working in the field of law enforcement at the Explorer meetings. The Explorers also participate in a handgun qualification program. Much experience also is gained by helping the police department with traffic direction and crowd control at major community events. Perhaps the activity the Explorers like best is the ride-along program where the Post members actually ride with the police officers during the course of their regular patrol duties.
Explorers find out first hand what police work is really like.
The meetings usually begin with a discussion of past and upcoming events and conclude with an instructional program related to the field of law enforcement. Topics for programs have included traffic stops, tactical unit equipment, sexual assault investigations, traffic law, composite drawings, domestic violence, drunk driving and police communications. The Explorers plan their activities to give the members a variety of experiences. The emphasis is on vocational experiences, but social activities are also an important part of the program. Attend the National Law Enforcement Explorer Conference.