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- What do Explorers do?
- Is it only for people who want to be police officers?
- How do I get more information?
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What do Explorers do?
We meet twice a month in the police department classroom to learn about
police work. The lessons cover a variety of topics that all police
officers learn about in the police academy. Not all meetings will be
classroom work though. We will practice traffic stops, building searches,
handcuffing, and all of the other police skill that I can teach. Eventually,
Explorers are issued a police-style uniform and will assist full time
officers with traffic control, parking, crowd control, and other routine
functions at parades, festivals, ball games, and other special events. We
have a ride-along program for Explorers age 16 and over that allows Explorers
to "shadow" patrol officers and see what a typical day is like for us. I
also have ideas for field-trips.
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Is it only for people who want to be police officers?
Not necessarily. It is open to everyone, regardless of career goals, even if
you are only interested in Exploring as an opportunity to learn about your
rights, policing in general, or to see if the stuff you see on TV is
accurate. It is ideal for anyone interested in law enforcement on any level.
If you are interested in the local police, the state troopers, marine police,
F.B.I., Secret Service, D.E.A., or any other level, this is a good place to
start.
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How do I get more information?
If you are 15 to 21, (or 14 and finished with the 8th grade) come by one of
our meetings. Your parents are welcome to sit in, and we will do our best to
answer any questions. The National Explorer program has a great web-site you
can access through the links page and learn more. You can call Sgt. Sawyer
at (251) 928-2385 or e-mail at craig.sawyer@cofairhope.com.
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