Once an explorer is eligible, he or she is voted in as a regular explorer. The successful police explorer will be issued a distinctive uniform, complete with badge, name place and other accessories. Now the fun begins. Post 102 offers their services to Middletown Township and many other Monmouth County communities. Middletown Police Explorers also participate in numerous parades, including Belmar's St. Patrick's Day celebration, Police Week activities and other community events.
Training is also replete with adventure.
Explorers attend the State Explorer Academy which is a scaled down, yet intensive training session not unlike a Police Academy attended by sworn police officer. This type of training is an important aspect of Exploring since it gives a young person a clear overview of what to expect should they decide to further their education and become a permanent part of the law enforcement community. Every two years, Post 102 attends the National Explorer Conference . These conferences are held in different locations throughout the United States. Thousands of explorers from hundreds of posts throughout the nation compete on a national level as teams in a particular scenario.