WHAT
IS EXPLORING?
The Law Enforcement Exploring Program, a youth program affiliated
with the Boy Scouts of America, provides the means through which
young men and women may decide, through actual experience, if they
would like to pursue a law enforcement career as adults. The program
provides young people with the opportunity for community involvement
and develops a greater sense of understanding between the community
and local law enforcement agencies. The Explorers are a volunteer,
non-funded resource for the Bastrop Police Department, providing
additional personnel for its many successful crime prevention and
community service projects and displays.
THE
EXPLORER CODE
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AS AN EXPLORER
I believe that American's strength lies in her trust in God
and in the courage and strength of her people.
I will therefore, be faithful in my religious duties and will
maintain a personal sense of honor in my life.
I will treasure my American heritage and will do all I can to
preserve and enrich it.
I will acquire the Exploring attitude that seeks the truth
in all things and adventure on the frontiers, of our changing
world. |
INTRODUCTION
The Bastrop Police Department
is sponsoring Explorer Post #-850 as a service project and to increase
citizen-law enforcement cooperation and understanding. Post # 850
will be provided with law enforcement related education and experience
to young adults wishing to pursue a law enforcement career. The
post also provides the opportunity to enjoy organized recreation
activities, competitive events, and. community service fund-raising
projects.
MEMBERSHIP
QUALIFICATIONS
1. To be
eligible for membership, a person must be between 15 and 20 years
of age. Unless you're 14 years of age and
completed the eight grade. Both male and females are urged to join.
2. Registered members must not miss four meetings in a 24-week period.
Meetings are held on the second and fourth Mondays of every month
beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the Bastrop Police Department, 104 Grady
Tuck Lane.
3. Persons wishing to
join must complete and submit a Post Membership Application with
Post Advisors. A thorough background investigation will be conducted
on all applicants, and an in-home interview will be made with the
applicant and his/her parents, A fingerprint records check will
be made on those applicants l7 years and older.
4. Once accepted into
the Post, all applicants are placed on one months probation.
5. Uniforms will be issued
by Post Advisors. Uniforms must be returned when explorer quits
the post.
6. All members must maintain
a "C" grade average (2.0 on 4.0 scale) while attending
school. This applies to both high school and
college students.
7. Membership is $16.00
dollars for the first year and $8.00 each year after that.
LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING
All new members are encouraged to attend Explorer Training
Academy, designed to introduce and familiarize them with Post 850
and the Bastrop Police Department rules, regulations and organizational
structure. The 40 hours training program includes instruction in
the following law enforcement related subjects:
Additional training is
conducted at the weekly meetings by Post Advisors and guest speakers.
Professional and career counseling is also available.
The objectives of the
Explorer training programs include promoting understanding, stimulating
youth community involvement, generating individual perseverance
and character, building personal integrity and discipline, and developing
self expression toward law enforcement career interests.
ACTIVITIES
Post 850 members participate in such programs as "Operation
I.D."; Neighborhood Watch; Bike Safety Programs; Traffic Assistance;
Program Distribution, Area, State, and National Competitions; Fund
Raising; and, other community service functions.
BECOME
AN ACTIVE MEMBER OF THE BASTROP POLICE EXPLORERS POST # 850
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT POST ADVISOR OFFICER SARAH MOORE:
smoore@cityofbastrop.org.
